Comparison of Hand Functions and Wrist Proprioception in Patients With and Without Psoriatic Arthritis

Comparison of Hand Functions and Wrist Proprioception in Patients With and Without Psoriatic Arthritis

The purpose of this study is to assess hand functions and wrist joint position sense in patients with and without PsA.

In this study, 54 patients (18 of them RA, 18 of them PsA and, 18 of them asymptomatic healthy group) were included. The patient group was selected from the patients who came to the Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic for routine control.

Participants were matched according to age and gender. It was recorded demographic and clinical data.

Grip and pinch strengths were evaluated within the scope of hand function evaluation. Wrist joint position sense was evaluated along with hand functions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• to be diagnosed according to CASPAR or ACR/ EULAR 2010 criteria for patient groups
• taking regular medication for patient groups,
• have complaints related to hand / wrist joints for patients groups,
• have no complaints related to upper extremity for asymptomatic healthy group.
• have any rheumatologic disease and OA diagnosed according to traditional criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• finger infection and / or finger amputation,
• using orthoses,
• to report a diagnosis of neurological disease,
• to report a history of trauma or surgery involving the upper extremity,
• to report a psychiatric and / or cognitive problem