High-Energy Laser in the Conservative Treatment of Rhizarthrosis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Hand Injuries
Laser
Exercise
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 42 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari · Other
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About This Trial
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the hands and is particularly debilitating when it involves the trapeziometacarpal joint (rhizarthrosis). It causes pain, deformity, limited movement and strength, joint instability, resulting in significant limitations in daily activities.Many conservative treatments, such as medications, therapeutic exercises, physical therapy, …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* arthrosis of the trapezoid-metacarpal with stage 1 or 2 of the Eaton-Littler radiographic classification and pain (recent radiograph within 6 months previously);
* clinical picture that has been occurring for at least 6 months;
* pain scored with VAS scale at least 4/10.
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