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The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of two splint designs in conservative management of trigger finger.
This study aims to analyse and compare the effectiveness of metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint versus relative motion extension splint for trigger finger. This will help us find out which one of the two splint designs is more effective in the management of trigger finger, thus improving treatment outcomes for patients with trigger finger.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splint M | Active Comparator | Metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint |
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| Splint R | Experimental | Relative motion extension splint |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splint | Other | Comparison of splints for trigger finger |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Green's classification for trigger finger | Green's classification is an objective outcome measure. The therapist grades the triggering by observing the finger when the patient makes a full fist. Grade I: Pain/history of catching Grade II: Demonstrable catching but can actively extend digit Grade III: Demonstrable locking, requiring passive extension Grade IV: Fixed flexion contracture Lowest score is I; highest score is IV | 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| QuickDASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) | The QuickDASH is a patient rated questionnaire that rates patient's ability to perform certain tasks as well as severity of symptoms. The best score is 0 (no difficulty) and the lowest score is 100 (severe difficulty). | 12 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | The VAS is a patient rated outcome measure that enables the patient to rate the intensity of pain from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worse pain that can possibly be) | 12 weeks |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Aarti Parekh, B.Physio | Waikato Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Waikato Hospital | Hamilton | Waikato Region | 3204 | New Zealand |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D052582 | Trigger Finger Disorder |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D053682 | Tendon Entrapment |
| D052256 | Tendinopathy |
| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D013165 | Splints |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D016267 | External Fixators |
| D009984 | Orthopedic Fixation Devices |
| D009983 | Orthopedic Equipment |
| D013523 | Surgical Equipment |
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| D004864 |
| Equipment and Supplies |
| D053831 | Surgical Fixation Devices |