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Ordonez Diaz T, Vasilopoulos T, Wright TW, Cruz-Almeida Y, Nichols JA. A multi-modal evaluation of experimental pain and psychological function in women with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE OPEN 2024; 6:100515. [PMID: 39286574 PMCID: PMC11402392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2024.100515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 08/19/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024] Open
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Objective Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC1 OA) is a prevalent and debilitating condition that lacks effective treatments. Understanding the multidimensional pain experience across CMC1 OA disease stages is crucial to improving treatment outcomes. This study examined how radiographic CMC1 OA severity is associated with physical, psychological, and somatosensory function. Method Thirty-one women with early-stage (Eaton-Littler 1-2) or end-stage (Eaton-Littler 3-4) radiographic CMC1 OA completed validated questionnaires to assess pain, disability, and psychological function. Additionally, experimental pain was measured in each participant using quantitative sensory testing (QST) (mechanical, pressure, vibratory, thermal) at seven body sites (thenar, hypothenar, brachioradialis bi-laterally; quadriceps on affected side). Cohort differences (early-vs. end-stage) across all variables were analyzed using a multivariable modeling approach that included fixed effects and interactions; notably, age was controlled as a confounder. Results End-stage CMC1 OA participants had higher scores in the pain (p = 0.01) and function (p = 0.02) portions of the AUSCAN assessment, self-reported disability of the DASH questionnaire (p = 0.04), and painDETECT scores (p = 0.03), indicating greater pain and disability compared to early-stage participants. Additionally, end-stage CMC1 OA participants demonstrated reduced vibratory detection and heat pain thresholds at multiple body sites (p's < 0.05), with significant interactions observed across the mechanical and cold stimuli. Conclusion Findings revealed women with end-stage CMC1 OA exhibited increased neuropathic pain characteristics and somatosensory loss compared to those with early-stage CMC1 OA. These results underscore the importance of addressing both peripheral and centralized pain mechanisms and the need for multimodal approaches in the treatment of CMC1 OA.
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- Tamara Ordonez Diaz
- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
- Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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Carità E, Donadelli A, Laterza M, Rossettini G, Villafañe JH, Perazzini PG. Assessing the Predictive Accuracy of the Eaton-Littler Classification in Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Analysis with the Outerbridge Classification in a Cohort of 51 Cases. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1703. [PMID: 39202191 PMCID: PMC11354029 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14161703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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(1) Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate the predictive value of the Eaton-Littler radiologic classification for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) relating to intra-articular cartilage damage assessed by the Outerbridge arthroscopic classification. (2) Methods: A total of 51 thumb CMC OA arthroscopies were performed on patients classified as Eaton stages 1, 2, or 3. Post-arthroscopic evaluations of cartilage damage were categorized using the Outerbridge classification. Comparative analyses were conducted between the radiological Eaton stages and the arthroscopic Outerbridge stages. (3) Results: Arthroscopic examination revealed Outerbridge stage 3 and 4 cartilage damage in 26 cases classified as Eaton stage 2 and in 18 cases classified as Eaton stage 3. The detection of severe cartilage damage in patients classified as Eaton stage 2 was unexpected. (4) Conclusions: Arthroscopy demonstrated that many patients with mild radiological degenerative signs exhibited significant cartilage destruction. Although the Eaton classification is widely used for staging thumb CMC OA, it may not accurately reflect the severity of intra-articular damage. The Eaton classification does not reliably predict intra-articular damage in Eaton stage 2 cases.
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- Enrico Carità
- Clinica San Francesco, Via Monte Ortigara 21, 37127 Verona, Italy; (E.C.); (A.D.); (M.L.); (P.G.P.)
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- Clinica San Francesco, Via Monte Ortigara 21, 37127 Verona, Italy; (E.C.); (A.D.); (M.L.); (P.G.P.)
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- Clinica San Francesco, Via Monte Ortigara 21, 37127 Verona, Italy; (E.C.); (A.D.); (M.L.); (P.G.P.)
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain;
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain;
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- Clinica San Francesco, Via Monte Ortigara 21, 37127 Verona, Italy; (E.C.); (A.D.); (M.L.); (P.G.P.)
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Golovachev N, Ghayyad K, Sarli N, Meade J, Hirsch D, Kachooei AR. Nonoperative Management of Trapeziometacarpal Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Trials. Cureus 2024; 16:e66801. [PMID: 39268317 PMCID: PMC11392585 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.66801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024] Open
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This systematic review evaluates nonoperative treatments for trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (TMJO), a common degenerative condition in postmenopausal females causing pain, reduced mobility, and diminished grip strength. Following PRISMA guidelines, a search was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and MEDLINE for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing pain outcomes with nonoperative interventions over at least a six-month follow-up, using the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain measurement. Eleven RCTs yielded moderate-quality evidence for the following: (1) corticosteroid (CSI) and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections exhibit comparable mean delta pain scores after six months, with CSI offering early relief at two to three weeks. After 12 months, CSI led to a continued decrease in pain, with a mean delta pain score of 1.0 (p<0.05), contrasting with hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, which presented a modest though nonsignificant improvement, demonstrating a mean delta pain score of 0.5 (p=0.16). (2) Relatively novel therapies for TMJO, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and dextrose, appear to surpass CSI in long-term effectiveness, with dextrose showing a mean delta pain score of 3.8 (p<0.001) at six months and PRP achieving a mean delta pain score of 5.5 (p=0.005) at 12 months. (3) Various hand therapies, notably standard hand exercises and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), demonstrated significant pain reduction, with the former achieving a mean delta pain score of 1.5 (p=0.019) and the latter a score of 4.2 (p<0.001). (4) The use of orthoses substantially decreases pain levels, demonstrating a mean delta pain score reduction of 2.6 at a 180-day follow-up (p=0.023) and 2.2 at a 12-month follow-up (p=0.002). In conclusion, nonoperative treatments for TMJO, including intra-articular injections, hand therapy, and orthoses, provide significant pain relief at a minimum of six months follow-up. The synergistic effect of combined nonoperative management, as well as the effect size of each, is unknown.
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedics, AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedics, AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedics, AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedics, AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopedics, AdventHealth, Orlando, USA
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Karanasios S, Mertyri D, Karydis F, Gioftsos G. Exercise-Based Interventions Are Effective in the Management of Patients with Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:823. [PMID: 38667585 PMCID: PMC11049805 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12080823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Exercise-based interventions are a common management strategy in patients with thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (CMCJ OA); however, their exact effect on or the use of an optimal training programme for reducing pain and disability remains unclear. Our purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise-based interventions compared with other conservative interventions in patients with CMCJ OA. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Fourteen randomised clinical trials with 1280 patients were finally included. Exercise-based interventions present statistically and clinically better outcomes in reducing pain intensity (mean difference [MD]: -21.91; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -36.59, -7.24; p = 0.003) and wrist disability (MD: -8.1, 95% CI: -4.6, -11.5; p = 0.02) compared with no treatment at short-term follow-up. Proprioceptive exercises have statistically and clinically better outcomes compared with standard care only in pain intensity at very short-term (standardised mean difference [SMD]: -0.76; 95% CI: -1.30, -0.21; p = 0.007) and short-term (SMD: -0.93; 95% CI: -1.86, -0.01; p = 0.049) follow-up and statistically better results in wrist disability at very short-term (SMD: -0.94; 95% CI: -1.68, -0.21; p = 0.01) follow-up. No differences were found between the comparators at mid- and long-term follow-up. Low to moderate certainty of evidence suggests that exercise-based interventions can provide clinically better outcomes compared with no treatment in patients with thumb CMCJ OA, at least in the short term.
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- Stefanos Karanasios
- Physiotherapy Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 122 43 Aigaleo, Greece;
- Hellenic OMT eDu, 116 31 Athens, Greece; (D.M.); (F.K.)
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- Hellenic OMT eDu, 116 31 Athens, Greece; (D.M.); (F.K.)
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- Physiotherapy Department, School of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, 122 43 Aigaleo, Greece;
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Baptista FM, Nery E, Cruz EB, Afreixo V, Silva AG. Effectiveness of Neural Mobilisation on Pain Intensity, Functional Status, and Physical Performance in Adults with Musculoskeletal Pain - A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:145-183. [PMID: 37990512 PMCID: PMC10725147 DOI: 10.1177/02692155231215216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate up-to-date evidence of the effectiveness of neural mobilisation techniques compared with any type of comparator in improving pain, function, and physical performance in people with musculoskeletal pain. DATA SOURCES The following sources were consulted: PubMed, Web of Science, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Scopus, and PEDro databases; scientific repositories; and clinical trial registers. The last search was performed on 01/06/2023. METHODS Two reviewers independently assessed the studies for inclusion. We included randomised, quasi-randomised, and crossover trials on musculoskeletal pain in which at least one group received neural mobilisation (alone or as part of multimodal interventions). Meta-analyses were performed where possible. The RoB 2 and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation tools were used to assess risk of bias and to rate the certainty of evidence, respectively. RESULTS Thirty-nine trials were identified. There was a significant effect favouring neural mobilisation for pain and function in people with low back pain, but not for flexibility. For neck pain, there was a significant effect favouring neural mobilisation as part of multimodal interventions for pain, but not for function and range of motion. Regarding other musculoskeletal conditions, it was not possible to conclude whether neural mobilisation is effective in improving pain and function. There was very low confidence for all effect estimates. CONCLUSIONS Neural mobilisation as part of multimodal interventions appears to have a positive effect on pain for patients with low back pain and neck pain and on function in people with low back pain. For the other musculoskeletal conditions, results are inconclusive.
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- CINTESIS.UA@RISE, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Departamento Fisioterapia, Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Escola Superior de Saúde, Setúbal, Portugal / CHRC – Comprehensive Health Research Center, Setubal, Portugal
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- Department of Mathematics, CIDMA – Center for Research and Development in Mathematics and Applications, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CINTESIS.UA@RISE, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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McGee C, Valdes K, Bakker C, Ivy C. Psychometric properties of body structures and functions measures in non-surgical thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A systematic review. J Hand Ther 2024; 37:22-37. [PMID: 37591727 PMCID: PMC10867279 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2023.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Measurement of treatment outcomes and change in health status over time is a critical component of clinical practice and research for people with osteoarthritis. Numerous clinical tools are used to assess the structures and function of the thumb in persons with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis however their psychometrics have not yet been systematically explored. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of clinical tools used in persons with non-surgical thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis to objectively measure thumb structures and function, evaluate the quality of such studies, and subsequently make clinical and future research recommendations. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS A systematic search and screening was conducted across nine databases. Original research published between 2002 and 2022 that involved the assessment of psychometric properties (validity, reliability, precision, responsiveness, sensitivity, specificity, and minimal clinically important difference) of clinical tools were included. Sample characteristics, methods, and psychometric findings from each study were compiled. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments' checklist. Two independent researchers screened articles and assessed methodological quality and when not in agreement, a third party was consulted. RESULTS Eleven studies were included in the review. The mean age of all participants in the studies was 69 years of age. The study designs included prospective case-control, prospective cohort, and cross-sectional to determine the psychometric properties of the measurements and tools. The included studies examined techniques to assess range of motion, strength, and pain-pressure thresholds, and screen for arthritis (ie, provocative tests). The intermetacarpal distance method, Kapandji index, pain-pressure threshold test, and pain-free grip and pinch dynamometry demonstrate excellent reliability and acceptable precision. Metacarpal extension, adduction, and pressure-shear provocative tests have superior sensitivity and specificity and the extension and adduction tests have excellent reliability. Other assessments included in the review yielded less robust psychometric properties. Studies were of variable methodological quality spanning from inadequate to very good. CONCLUSIONS Based on the available literature on the psychometric properties of assessments of body structures and functions in persons with non-operative thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, we offer a limited set of recommendations for use when screening for arthritis symptomology and measuring hand strength, thumb mobility, and pain thresholds. Additional psychometric research is needed in these domains as well as in dexterity, sensation, and objective measures of hand function. Future research should employ best practices in psychometric research.
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- Corey McGee
- Programs in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Touro University, Henderson, NV, USA
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- Archer Library, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada
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- Program in Occupational Therapy, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Colonna S, Borghi C. Rhizarthrosis Part II: A New Approach of Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise. Cureus 2024; 16:e52999. [PMID: 38406083 PMCID: PMC10894662 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Rhizarthrosis (RA), also known as trapezium-metacarpal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition affecting the thumb's first joint, leading to functional impairment and pain. Conservative treatment options are preferred for mild to moderate cases (Eaton-Littler grades I and II) and typically encompass a range of therapeutic modalities, including manual therapy. However, for the existing manual therapy techniques, there is a lack of comparative studies for efficacy, and therapeutic exercises are often generic and non-specific to RA. This study proposes a novel treatment protocol that combines manual therapy with specific therapeutic exercises grounded in the biomechanical analysis of the trapeziometacarpal joint. The focus is on enhancing joint stability, reducing pain, and improving function. The manual therapy component includes three phases. A passive phase, during which joint distractions are applied to alleviate discomfort and improve joint mobility. An active phase that addresses joint mobility on the adduction-abduction plane, the first plane of movement to suffer limitation: the therapist facilitates the isometric adduction of the thumb, followed by an assisted abduction. A second active phase is where Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement concept is applied. This technique involves passive pain-free joint mobilization with simultaneous active finger movements, to provide additional therapeutic benefits. The therapeutic exercises component focuses on strengthening the first dorsal interosseous muscle as an abductor to reduce thumb adductor muscle activation and joint stress. Patients are encouraged to perform finger spreading exercises using a rubber band between the first and fifth fingers, emphasizing first dorsal interosseous activation and stability of the thumb. This type of muscle strengthening does not involve movement of the trapeziometacarpal joint. It is recommended to start performing 5-10 repetitions or 5 seconds of isometric contraction, repeat throughout the day, and progressively increase the load by adding a turn to the rubber band or changing it, increasing the number of repetitions bringing it to 15 and/or increase the isometric contraction time to 10/15 seconds. The proposed therapeutic rationale, informed by biomechanical insights, lays a promising foundation for further investigation. Nevertheless, empirical validation through rigorous clinical trials remains essential to substantiate its clinical utility and advance the management of RA.
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- Saverio Colonna
- Osteopathic Spine Center Education, Spine Center, Bologna, ITA
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- Osteopathic Spine Center Education, Spine Center, Bologna, ITA
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Rhizarthrosis (RA), or trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is an arthritic degenerative process that affects the first joint of the thumb. The objective of this work is to provide therapists with an overview of the fundamental issues related to the therapeutic management of trapeziometacarpal joint instability. Prevalent in females, especially post-menopause, and linked to age, RA involves ligament and muscle structures, with causes ranging from hormonal influences to mechanical factors. Understanding the biomechanics, stability, and factors contributing to RA is crucial for effective intervention. This study explores the role of ligaments, muscles, and anatomical variants in thumb joint degeneration, emphasizing the importance of stability and congruence. RA manifests as pain at the base of the thumb, limiting grip strength and hindering everyday tasks. Pain initially occurs during specific movements but can progress to constant discomfort, affecting sleep. Chronic RA leads to joint stiffness, deformities like the "Z thumb," and muscle atrophy, impacting daily functions. Clinical evaluation involves pain assessment, joint mobility examination, and palpation. Diagnostic tests like the grind test and lever test aid in confirming RA. Radiographic examination reveals joint space degeneration and osteophytes and helps classify RA stages using the Eaton-Littler classification. Conservative treatment aims to alleviate pain, reduce joint stress, and enhance function. Orthoses help stabilize the joint. Therapeutic exercises, emphasizing muscle strength and dynamic stability, prove beneficial. Manual therapies like neurodynamic, Kaltenborn, Mulligan, and Maitland techniques target pain reduction and improve joint mechanics. The studies on conservative approaches provide evidence that a multimodal intervention consisting of joint mobilization, neural mobilization, and exercise is beneficial in reducing pain in patients with RA. When conservative therapy fails, surgical intervention is indicated.
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- Saverio Colonna
- Osteopathic Spine Center Education (OSCE), Spine Center, Bologna, ITA
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- Osteopathic Spine Center Education (OSCE), Spine Center, Bologna, ITA
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Sharma S, Kalia V. Effect of tibial nerve mobilization on balance & gait functions in subjects with subclinical diabetic neuropathy: A randomized clinical trial. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2023; 22:1283-1290. [PMID: 37975109 PMCID: PMC10638326 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-023-01246-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Introduction With advancing age, balance control diminishes as a result of cognitive impairment, decreased muscle strength, and impairment in visual, vestibular, and somatosensory systems. Besides aforesaid factors, the addition of diabetes to all these leads to balance and gait-related issues such as falls and fall-related injuries. Impaired balance and gait performance in diabetics are primarily attributed to the diminished sensory function of the foot and ankle region owing to diabetic neuropathy. The purpose of this study was to explicitly examine the impact of neural mobilization on the balance & gait functions of subjects having subclinical diabetic neuropathy. Methods 40 individuals with subclinical diabetic neuropathy, ranging in age from 50 to 75 years, were assigned to two groups at random: Group 1 received the concurrent application of Tibial nerve mobilization and Balance-Gait training whereas Group 2 received only Balance-Gait training. The therapy was administered five times each week, for four weeks. On the first and last day of treatment, measurements of VPT, BBS, TUG, and DGI were taken from each subject. Results The results of the study found that post neural mobilization and Balance-Gait training, scores of VPT, BBS, DGI, and TUG showed improvement but it was not significant. As it is evident that diabetic neuropathy is progressive in nature, even small changes can be helpful. Conclusion Neural mobilization integrated with balance-gait training of subclinical diabetic neuropathic individuals resulted in improved sensory functions along with enhanced balance-gait functions. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-023-01246-w.
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- Shanika Sharma
- Department of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi, Grand Trunk Road, Phagwara, 144001 India
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar-Delhi, Grand Trunk Road, Phagwara, 144001 India
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Portney DA, Stillson QA, Strelzow JA, Wolf JM. Is Hand Therapy Associated With a Delay in Surgical Treatment in Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis? J Hand Surg Am 2023:S0363-5023(23)00296-4. [PMID: 37516939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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PURPOSE Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) causes functional disability and an increased health care burden in the aging population. The role of therapy in thumb CMC OA has been minimally analyzed in the literature. We hypothesized that patients treated with therapy for thumb CMC OA would demonstrate reduced rates of surgery for this diagnosis. METHODS We queried a national insurance dataset for all patients with an International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, or International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, code for thumb CMC OA, with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. A 2:1 propensity-matched cohort of patients with CMC OA who did not receive therapy versus a therapy cohort was created, with a minimum of two sessions of hand therapy for inclusion. The primary outcome was the rate of thumb CMC OA surgery occurring within 2 years of diagnosis; time to surgery and use of thumb CMC injections were secondary outcomes. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors for undergoing surgical treatment. RESULTS After matching, the therapy cohort comprised 14,548 patients, with a matched group of 28,930 patients who did not undergo therapy. In the overall sample, the rate of surgery within 2 years was 22.5%. Two-year surgical treatment rates were significantly higher for those who did not undergo therapy when compared with those who did (29.3% vs 13.1%). Patients treated with therapy had a significantly longer time to surgery, with no difference in the rate of surgery after one year. In multivariable regression of all included variables, lack of therapy intervention had the highest odds of surgery for thumb CMC OA (odds ratio 4.3). CONCLUSIONS We present the findings of a large insurance database evaluating the association of therapy with rates of surgical treatment for thumb CMC arthritis. On average, those treated with therapy had longer times to surgery, and the 2-year surgery rates for patients diagnosed with thumb CMC arthritis were significantly higher in those who did not undergo therapy treatment. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic II.
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- Daniel A Portney
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Hamasaki T, Choinière M, Harris PG, Bureau NJ, Gaudreault N, Patenaude N. Biopsychosocial factors associated with pain severity and hand disability in trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis and non-surgical management. J Hand Ther 2023; 36:647-657. [PMID: 36918308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2022.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TMO) is one of the most prevalent and painful forms of hand osteoarthritis. PURPOSE This study aimed at (1) describing the TMO pain experience, (2) identifying biopsychosocial factors associated with pain intensity and disability, and 3) documenting the use of non-surgical management modalities. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional. METHODS Participants who presented for care for TMO were recruited from 15 healthcare institutions. They completed a questionnaire addressing sociodemographic, pain, disability, psychological well-being, quality of life (QoL), productivity, and treatment modalities employed. Multivariable regression analyses identified biopsychosocial factors associated with pain intensity and magnitude of disability. RESULTS Among our 228 participants aged 62.6 years, 78.1% were women. More than 80% of the participants reported average pain of moderate to severe intensity in the last 7 days. Nearly 30 % of them scored clinically significant levels of anxiodepressive symptoms. The participants' norm-based physical QoL score on the SF-12v2 was 41/100. Among the 79 employed respondents, 13 reported having missed complete or part of workdays in the previous month and 18 reported being at risk of losing their job due to TMO. Factors independently associated with more intense pain included higher pain frequency and greater disability, accounting for 59.0% of the variance. The mean DASH score was 46.1 of 100, and the factors associated with greater magnitude of disability were higher pain intensity, greater levels of depression, female sex, and lower level of education, explaining 60.1% of the variance. Acetaminophen, oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, cortisone injections, orthoses, hand massage/exercises, and heat/cold application were the most frequently employed modalities. Most participants never used assistive devices, ergonomic techniques, and psychosocial services. CONCLUSIONS Patients with TMO can experience severe pain, disability, disturbed emotional well-being, limited QoL and reduced productivity. As disability is associated with TMO pain, and depressive symptoms with disability, reducing such modifiable factors should be one of the clinicians' priorities.
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- Tokiko Hamasaki
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Research Center of the CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Research Center of the CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Research Center of the CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Research Center of the CHUM, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medecine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada; Research Center of the CHUS, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medecine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada; Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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Umay E, Gurcay E, Serce A, Gundogdu I, Uz C. Is superficial radial nerve affected in patients with hand osteoarthritis? J Hand Ther 2022; 35:461-467. [PMID: 33832810 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with superficial radial neuropathy (SRN) have pain and abnormal sensation on the hand similar to hand osteoarthritis (HOA). PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of SRN in patients with HOA and to determine the factors associated with electrophysiological parameters of the radial nerve. STUDY DESIGN This is a case-control study. METHODS A total of 138 patients were included in this study. Only the dominant hand of each patient was evaluated. Patients were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 (without SRN) or Group 2 (with SRN) by electrophysiological examination. The presence of osteoarthritis in the first carpometacarpal (1st CMC) joint was investigated. Radiological features of the hands were evaluated with Kellgren-Lawrence grading system. Sonographically, the presence of synovitis in the 1st CMC joint was examined with gray scale and synovial blood flow signal by power Doppler imaging. Erosion and osteophyte scoring were performed for 15 joints. The 1st extensor compartment of wrist's cross-sectional area was measured. RESULTS SRN was detected in 68.8% of the patients. High Kellgren-Lawrence scores (P = .027), presence of synovitis in the 1st CMC joint (P = .003), and increased cross-sectional area of the 1st extensor compartment of wrist (P = .005) were found to be independent risk factors for reduced superficial radial nerve conduction velocity. CONCLUSIONS Sensory symptoms in patients with HOA might be due to the involvement of the superficial branch of the radial nerve.
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- Ebru Umay
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Dışkapı Yıdırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Gaziler Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Dışkapı Yıdırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Dışkapı Yıdırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara Dışkapı Yıdırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Ankara, Turkey
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González-Matilla R, Abuín-Porras V, Casuso-Holgado MJ, Riquelme I, Heredia-Rizo AM. Effects of neural mobilization in disorders associated with chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2022; 49:101618. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Magni NE, McNair PJ, Rice DA. Mobilisation or immobilisation-based treatments for first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis with subgroup analyses. HAND THERAPY 2022; 27:37-48. [PMID: 37904729 PMCID: PMC10584044 DOI: 10.1177/17589983221083994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Introduction Both joint mobilisation and immobilisation are thought to be effective in the treatment of first carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis (OA). The objective of this review was to establish whether either intervention reduced pain and improved pinch strength in people with first CMCJ OA in the short term and assess whether one intervention is superior to the other. Method This was a systematic review and meta-analysis. Seven databases were searched until May 2021. Only RCTs were included. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and the Grade of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation system were utilised to rate the evidence. Random-effects meta-analysis with subgroup analyses were used. Results Eight studies were included with a total of 417 participants. Mobilisation treatments included manual therapy with or without exercise while immobilisation interventions utilised thumb splinting with several different designs. Very low-quality and low-quality evidence showed that mobilisation led to statistically but not clinically significant improvements in pain (standardised mean difference (SMD) = 0.53; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.03 to 1; I2 = 60%; p = 0.06) and pinch strength (SMD = 0.35; 95% CI = 0.03 to 0.7; I2 = 12%; p = 0.3) compared to placebo. Very low-quality and low-quality evidence showed no effect on pain and pinch strength compared to a control or no intervention. Subgroup analyses revealed no difference between interventions. Discussion Neither mobilisation nor immobilisation alone led to clinically important improvements in pain or pinch strength in the short term in people with symptomatic first CMCJ OA. Neither therapeutic strategy appeared to be superior.
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- Nicoló Edoardo Magni
- Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand
- Waitemata Pain Service, Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, North Shore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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Carta G, Fornasari BE, Fregnan F, Ronchi G, De Zanet S, Muratori L, Nato G, Fogli M, Gambarotta G, Geuna S, Raimondo S. Neurodynamic Treatment Promotes Mechanical Pain Modulation in Sensory Neurons and Nerve Regeneration in Rats. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10061296. [PMID: 35740318 PMCID: PMC9220043 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10061296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background: Somatic nerve injuries are a rising problem leading to disability associated with neuropathic pain commonly reported as mechanical allodynia (MA) and hyperalgesia. These symptoms are strongly dependent on specific processes in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG). Neurodynamic treatment (NDT), consisting of selective uniaxial nerve repeated tension protocols, effectively reduces pain and disability in neuropathic pain patients even though the biological mechanisms remain poorly characterized. We aimed to define, both in vivo and ex vivo, how NDT could promote nerve regeneration and modulate some processes in the DRG linked to MA and hyperalgesia. Methods: We examined in Wistar rats, after unilateral median and ulnar nerve crush, the therapeutic effects of NDT and the possible protective effects of NDT administered for 10 days before the injury. We adopted an ex vivo model of DRG organotypic explant subjected to NDT to explore the selective effects on DRG cells. Results: Behavioural tests, morphological and morphometrical analyses, and gene and protein expression analyses were performed, and these tests revealed that NDT promotes nerve regeneration processes, speeds up sensory motor recovery, and modulates mechanical pain by affecting, in the DRG, the expression of TACAN, a mechanosensitive receptor shared between humans and rats responsible for MA and hyperalgesia. The ex vivo experiments have shown that NDT increases neurite regrowth and confirmed the modulation of TACAN. Conclusions: The results obtained in this study on the biological and molecular mechanisms induced by NDT will allow the exploration, in future clinical trials, of its efficacy in different conditions of neuropathic pain.
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- Giacomo Carta
- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
- Department of Rehabilitation, ASST (Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriali) Nord Milano, Sesto San Giovanni Hospital, Sesto San Giovanni, 20099 Milano, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-(0)1-1670-5433; Fax: +39-(0)1-1903-8639
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy
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- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
- Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Torino, 10124 Torino, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.C.); (B.E.F.); (G.R.); (S.D.Z.); (L.M.); (G.G.); (S.G.); (S.R.)
- Neuroscience Institute Cavalieri Ottolenghi (NICO), University of Torino, 10043 Torino, Italy; (G.N.); (M.F.)
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Yilmaz K, Yigiter Bayramlar K, Ayhan C, Tufekci O. Investigating the effects of neuromobilization in lateral epicondylitis. J Hand Ther 2022; 35:97-106. [PMID: 33563509 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2020.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled study. INTRODUCTION Lateral epicondylitis (LE) causes pain and loss of function in the affected limb. Different exercises have been used for the treatment of LE. In recent years, the technique of neuromobilization has been frequently used to treat tendinopathy. However, there is no study that demonstrates the effects of neuromobilization techniques on patients with LE. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the present study was to determine the effects of neuromobilization techniques on pain, grip strength, and functional status in LE patients and to compare them with conservative rehabilitation treatment. METHODS A total of 40 patients (26 females and 14 males; age: 42.80 ± 8.91 years) with a history of LE participated in the study. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups: the neuromobilization group and the control group. The neuromobilization group completed a 6-week conservative rehabilitation and radial nerve mobilization program, whereas the control group received conservative rehabilitation therapy only. Both groups underwent a 7-day weekly conservative home rehabilitation program. Pain severity, grip strength, pinch strength, joint motions, and upper extremity functional level were assessed before treatment, at the third week after treatment, and at the sixth week after treatment. RESULTS There was a significant decrease in all pain scores in favor of the neuromobilization group at week 6 after treatment (at rest: P = .001, effect size (ES) = 0.84; at night: P = .001, ES = 0.91 and during activity: P = .004, ES = 1.06). No significant differences were found for grip strength, pinch strength, joint motions, and functional level in the neuromobilization group, although trends toward better improvement were observed. CONCLUSIONS Radial nerve mobilization techniques are more effective on pain than conservative rehabilitation therapy in LE patients, and this effect continues after treatment.
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- Kamil Yilmaz
- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, KTO Karatay University, School of Health Sciences, Konya, Turkey.
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- Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Konya Farabi Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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Basilar thumb arthritis is a debilitating condition characterized by pain, reduced joint stability, and reduced capacity for daily activities. Various arthroscopic approaches have been described based on patient factors, as well as radiographic and arthroscopic staging criteria. Here we provide an overview of arthroscopic management of basilar thumb arthritis, including patient evaluation, surgical techniques, outcomes, and new developments. We describe our preferred approach for Eaton stage I-III disease, consisting of arthroscopic hemitrapeziectomy with suture button suspensionplasty. This technique is safe, reliable, and allows for early range of motion and quicker recovery while minimizing scarring and reducing the risk of nerve injury.
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- Janos Barrera
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Robert A. Chase Hand and Upper Limb Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Health Care, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Gutiérrez Espinoza H, Araya-Quintanilla F, Olguín-Huerta C, Valenzuela-Fuenzalida J, Jorquera-Aguilera R, Gutiérrez-Monclus R, Castillo-Alcayaga J, Retamal-Pérez P. Effectiveness of manual therapy in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Physiother Theory Pract 2021; 38:2368-2377. [PMID: 34074220 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.1926026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Background: The effectiveness of Manual Therapy (MT) in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (OA) is unclear.Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of MT for functional outcomes in patients with thumb carpometacarpal OA. Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Methods: An electronic search was performed in the Medline, Central, Embase, PEDro, Lilacs, Cinahl, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science databases. The eligibility criteria for selecting studies included randomized clinical trials that compared MT versus other interventions in functional outcomes, such as thumb and/or hand function questionnaires, pinch and/or grip strength, thumb and/or hand range of motion, and pain intensity or pressure pain threshold in patients with thumb carpometacarpal OA. Results: Five clinical trials met the eligibility criteria; for the quantitative synthesis, four studies were included. The mean difference (MD) for grip strength was 0.87kg (95% CI = 0.29-1.44, p = .003), for pinch strength was 0.10kg (95% CI = -0.01-0.20, p = .06), and for the pressure pain threshold was 0.64kg/cm2 (95% CI = 0.07-1.20, p = .03). All differences were in favor of the MT group. Conclusions: In the short-term, there was moderate to high evidence, with statistically significant differences in the functional outcomes, in favor of MT versus sham interventions in patients with thumb carpometacarpal OA. However, these differences are not clinically important.
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Center (CIRES), Universidad De Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Center (CIRES), Universidad De Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
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- Rehabilitation in Health Research Center (CIRES), Universidad De Las Américas, Santiago, Chile
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Hamasaki T, Laprise S, Harris PG, Bureau NJ, Gaudreault N, Ziegler D, Choinière M. Efficacy of Nonsurgical Interventions for Trapeziometacarpal (Thumb Base) Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2020; 72:1719-1735. [DOI: 10.1002/acr.24084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Tokiko Hamasaki
- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Université de Sherbrooke and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke Sherbrooke Quebec Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal and Université de Montréal Montreal Quebec Canada
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Young SW, Young TW, MacDonald CW. Conservative management of De Quervain's tendinopathy with an orthopedic manual physical therapy approach emphasizing first CMC manipulation: a retrospective case series. Physiother Theory Pract 2020; 38:587-596. [PMID: 32478626 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2020.1771800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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De Quervain's tendinopathy (DQT) is a musculoskeletal disorder that limits hand function of affected individuals. Management of DQT can include splinting, activity modification, medications, corticosteroid injections, physical therapist management, and surgery. There is limited evidence to support the combination of manual therapy and exercise interventions within an Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) approach when managing patients with DQT. Three patients identified with DQT underwent a multi-modal treatment regimen including carpometacarpal (CMC) thrust and non-thrust manipulation, end range radiocarpal mobilization, mobilization with movement (MWM), strengthening exercises, and grip proprioception training. Outcomes were assessed using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Jamar hand dynamometer grip strength, and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire. These measures were administered at baseline and discharge. Each patient demonstrated improvements in all outcome measures and required ten visits or less to reach a satisfactory outcome. The NPRS improved by a mean of 7.1 points on a 0-10 scale, Quick DASH improved by an average of 37.1%, and grip strength improved by a mean of 27.6 pounds. Each patient was able to return to daily tasks without pain and all improvements were maintained at six month follow-up. An impairment based OMPT management approach was effective in managing three patients with DQT. The inclusion of first CMC manipulation within this multi-modal approach may enhance conservative management of patients with DQT. Because a cause and effect relationship cannot be inferred from a case series, further research is recommended to investigate the efficacy of this management approach.
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- Scott W Young
- Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, Denver, Colorada, USA
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- Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, Denver, Colorada, USA
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- Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, Denver, Colorada, USA
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Aims Base of thumb osteoarthritis (BTOA) is a common age-related disease which has a significant negative impact upon quality of life. Our aim was to assess current UK practice in secondary care with regard to the nature of non-surgical treatments, the surgical procedures most commonly performed, and factors influencing the surgical decision-making process. Methods Ten consecutive patients undergoing surgery for BTOA between March 2017 and May 2019 were prospectively identified in 15 UK centres. Demographic details, duration of symptoms, radiological grade, non-surgical management strategies, and surgery conducted were recorded. A supplementary consultant questionnaire consisting of four multiple-choice-questions (MCQ) based on hypothetical clinical scenarios was distributed. Results A total of 150 patients were identified with a mean age of 64 years (SD 9), comprising 119 females and 31 males. Median duration of symptoms prior to surgery was 24 months (Interquartile range (IQR) 12 to 40). Hand therapy was used in 67 patients (45%), splints in 80 (53%), and 121 patients (81%) received one or more intra-articular injections, of which 81 (67%) were image-guided (14 (12%) ultrasound and 67 (55%) fluoroscopic). Only 48 patients (32%) received all three non-surgical treatments. Simple trapeziectomy (79 patients) and trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and/or tendon interposition (69 patients) were the most commonly performed operations. One patient was treated with arthrodesis, and one with arthroplasty. The supplementary questionnaire revealed that no specific patient or disease characteristics significantly influenced the type of surgery undertaken. Conclusion We found considerable variation in practice of both non-surgical and surgical management of BTOA. The proportion of patients exhausting non-surgical strategies before being offered surgery is low. Surgeons tend to favour a single type of surgery irrespective of patient or disease characteristics. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(5):600–605.
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Nasb M, Liangjiang H, Gong C, Hong C. Human adipose-derived Mesenchymal stem cells, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound, or their combination for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a first-in-man randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:33. [PMID: 31941483 PMCID: PMC6964002 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-3056-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Human adipose-derived Mesenchymal stem cells (HADMSCs) have proven their efficacy in treating osteoarthritis (OA), in earlier preclinical and clinical studies. As the tissue repairers are under the control of mechanical and biochemical signals, improving regeneration outcomes using such signals has of late been the focus of attention. Among mechanical stimuli, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) has recently shown promise both in vitro and in vivo. This study will investigate the potential of LIPUS in enhancing the regeneration process of an osteoarthritic knee joint. Methods This study involves a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, and single-blind trial based on the SPIRIT guidelines, and aims to recruit 96 patients initially diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, following American College of Rheumatology criteria. Patients will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive Intraarticular HADMSCs injection with LIPUS, Intraarticular HADMSCs injection with shame LIPUS, or Normal saline with LIPUS. The primary outcome is Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index of OA (WOMAC) score, while the secondary outcomes will be other knee structural changes, and lower limb muscle strength such as the knee cartilage thickness measured by MRI. Blinded assessments will be performed at baseline (1 month prior to treatment), 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months following the interventions. Discussion This trial will be the first clinical study to comprehensively investigate the safety and efficacy of LIPUS on stem cell therapy in OA patients. The results may provide evidence of the effectiveness of LIPUS in improving stem cell therapy and deliver valuable information for the design of subsequent trials. Trial registration This study had been prospectively registered with the Chinese Clinical Trials Registry. registration number: ChiCTR1900025907 at September 14, 2019.
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- Mohammad Nasb
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.,Department of Physical Therapy, Health science faculty, Albaath University, Homs, Syria
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, People's Republic of China.
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Pedersini P, Valdes K, Cantero-Tellez R, Cleland JA, Bishop MD, Villafañe JH. Effects of Neurodynamic Mobilizations on Pain Hypersensitivity in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis Compared to Robotic Assisted Mobilization: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 2019; 73:232-239. [PMID: 31675184 DOI: 10.1002/acr.24103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of the neurodynamic mobilization techniques compared with passive robotic physiologic movement in patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS We conducted a randomized controlled trial. A total of 72 patients (mean ± SD age 71 ± 11 years) with dominant symptomatic hand OA were randomized in 2 groups, and both received 12 treatment sessions over 4 weeks. The experimental group received neurodynamic mobilization of the median, radial, and ulnar nerves, and the control group received robotic-assisted passive movement treatment. Both groups also participated in a program of hand stability exercises. Outcome measures included pain intensity, pressure pain thresholds (PPTs), and strength measurements. Group-by-time effects were compared using mixed-model analyses of variance. RESULTS After the intervention, the experimental group had statistically significant, higher PPTs than the control group at the thumb carpometacarpal joint by 0.7 kg/cm2 (95% confidence interval [95% CI] 0.6, 0.8), the median nerve by 0.7 kg/cm2 (95% CI 0.6, 0.7), and the radial nerve by 0.5 kg/cm2 (95% CI 0.3, 0.6); however, the difference was not statistically significant at 3 months postintervention. Although mean values in the experimental group were higher than in the control group at all PPT sites at both assessments, these differences were not statistically significant. The experimental group experienced a statistically significant reduction in pain immediately postintervention, but this was not present at the 3-month follow-up. There were no statistically significant differences in pinch or grip strength between groups. CONCLUSION We found that neurodynamic mobilizations decreased hypersensitivity in patients with hand OA immediately after the intervention; however, differences were no longer present at 3 months. The results suggest that these techniques may have some limited value in the short term but do not have lasting effects.
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- Center for Pain Research and Behavioral Health, University of Florida, Gainesville
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A comprehensive physical therapy evaluation for Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A case series exploring common findings. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2019; 23:825-834. [PMID: 31733768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MCPPS) is a complex condition and difficult to decipher due to the multifactorial etiologies and system interrelationships. No studies to date have described a movement-based, multisystem assessment including the musculoskeletal, visceral, nervous, lymphatic and vascular systems, as well as manual prostate mobility testing. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of a comprehensive physical therapy evaluation to identify predominant mechanical and movement-based dysfunctions related to multiple anatomical structures and their interrelationships. Furthermore, symptoms and potentially confounding psychosocial, and environmental factors linked to MCPPS will be presented, and an overview of prospective treatment will be provided. METHOD A retrospective analysis of evaluative findings for ten men was performed. The men, with an average age 35 (range 24-46) were referred to physical therapy for MCPPS. RESULTS This retrospective analysis of ten patients identifies potential contributing pain factors associated with MCPPS. Similarities in clinical presentation among men suffering from MCPPS were identified to include predominant mechanical dysfunctions of the thoraco-lumbar spine, the liver, the kidney, the femoral nerve, the bladder, the prostate, and the pelvic floor. CONCLUSION The observations in this retrospective study demonstrate that the use of a multisystem assessment approach in patients with MCPPS is critical for their more effective treatment. On the basis of these findings, and the close mechanical interrelationships of the anatomical elements involved and multisystem MCPPS etiologies, larger-scale research is warranted.
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Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A musculoskeletal physiotherapy perspective. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2019; 23:908-912. [PMID: 31733781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PROPOSAL To perform a literature review to provide the practitioner with a description of the information and techniques to enhance the provision of conservative interventions in clinical practice. METHODS Studies were obtained from MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PEDro and CENTRAL databases from their inception to December 2017. Authors independently selected studies, conducted quality assessment, and extracted results. RESULTS There is evidence to support a multimodal approach to the therapeutic management of the patient with CMC OA. This distinct approach includes: patient education, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise programs, and orthotic provision. CONCLUSION There is evidence to support some of the commonly performed conservative interventions to improve hand function and decrease hand pain.
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Kroon FPB, Carmona L, Schoones JW, Kloppenburg M. Efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological, pharmacological and surgical treatment for hand osteoarthritis: a systematic literature review informing the 2018 update of the EULAR recommendations for the management of hand osteoarthritis. RMD Open 2018; 4:e000734. [PMID: 30402266 PMCID: PMC6203105 DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2018-000734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2018] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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To update the evidence on efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological, pharmacological and surgical interventions for hand osteoarthritis (OA), a systematic literature review was performed up to June 2017, including (randomised) controlled trials or Cochrane systematic reviews. Main efficacy outcomes were pain, function and hand strength. Risk of bias was assessed. Meta-analysis was performed when advisable. Of 7036 records, 127 references were included, of which 50 studies concerned non-pharmacological, 64 pharmacological and 12 surgical interventions. Many studies had high risk of bias, mainly due to inadequate randomisation or blinding. Beneficial non-pharmacological treatments included hand exercise and prolonged thumb base splinting, while single trials showed positive results for joint protection and using assistive devices. Topical and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) proved equally effective, while topical NSAIDs led to less adverse events. Single trials demonstrated positive results for chondroitin sulfate and intra-articular glucocorticoid injections in interphalangeal joints. Pharmacological treatments for which no clear beneficial effect was shown include paracetamol, intra-articular thumb base injections of glucocorticoids or hyaluronic acid, low-dose oral glucocorticoids, hydroxychloroquine and anti-tumour necrosis factor. No trials compared surgery to sham or non-operative treatment. No surgical intervention for thumb base OA appeared more effective than another, although in general more complex procedures led to more complications. No interventions slowed radiographic progression. In conclusion, an overview of the evidence on efficacy and safety of treatment options for hand OA was presented and informed the task force for the updated European League Against Rheumatism management recommendations for hand OA.
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- Féline P B Kroon
- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Walaeus Library, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, Netherlands
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Coleman Wood KA, Lowndes BR, Buus RJ, Hallbeck MS. Evidence-based intraoperative microbreak activities for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in the operating room. Work 2018; 60:649-659. [DOI: 10.3233/wor-182772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Morais N, Greten HJ, Santos MJ, Machado JP. Immediate effects of acupuncture on the mechanosensitivity of the median nerve: an exploratory randomised trial. Acupunct Med 2018; 36:132-138. [PMID: 29720378 DOI: 10.1136/acupmed-2016-011357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Acupuncture appears to reduce the mechanosensitivity of peripheral nerves in animal models; yet, this possibility has not been demonstrated in humans. OBJECTIVES The main objective of this exploratory trial was to evaluate the immediate effects of acupuncture on the mechanosensitivity of the median nerve, measured by the elbow extension range-of-motion (EE-ROM) at pain onset and maximum tolerance during the upper limb neurodynamic test 1 (ULNT1). Additional objectives were to test the effects of two different points in ULNT1 responses and critically appraise pre-/post-intervention changes for conducting future research. METHODS Thirty-one asymptomatic individuals, randomly assigned to the PC group (n=14) or the LU group (n=17) by the coin flip procedure, underwent acupuncture (leopard spot needling) at PC5 or LU5'', respectively. Two-way mixed-model analysis of variance (ANOVA) with time (pre-intervention vs post-intervention) as the within-subject factor and group (PC vs LU) as the between-subject factor, plus time×group interaction, were used to determine the effects of acupuncture therapy on EE-ROM at pain onset and maximum tolerance during ULNT1. RESULTS At baseline there were no differences between groups (p>0.05). After acupuncture, mean EE-ROM increased 3.1° at pain onset (p=0.029, η2p=0.154) and 5.6° at maximum tolerance (p=0.002, η2p=0.277) with no differences between groups (p>0.05, η2p<0.01). CONCLUSION Immediately after acupuncture, the mechanosensitivity of the median nerve appears to be reduced as observed by an increase in EE-ROM during the ULNT1. Further studies are needed to confirm these preliminary findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT02150915; Post-results.
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- Nuno Morais
- Department of Health Technologies, School of Health Sciences (ESSLei - IPL), Instituto Politecnico de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS - UP), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Heidelberg School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS - UP), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto de Ciencias Biomedicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS - UP), Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Karl Spies C, Langer M, Hahn P, Peter Müller L, Unglaub F. The Treatment of Primary Arthritis of the Finger and Thumb Joint. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2018; 115:269-275. [PMID: 29739493 PMCID: PMC5954171 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2018.0269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 08/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Primary finger and thumb joint arthritis is common, with a markedly rising prevalence from age 50 onward. As the population as a whole ages, the need for effective, stage-appropriate treatment of this condition is increasing. METHODS This review is based on pertinent publications retrieved by a selective search in the PubMed and Cochrane Library databases. RESULTS Pain on movement and morning stiffness are commonly reported symptoms. Thorough physical examination and plain x-rays are mandatory. In the early stages of primary finger and thumb joint arthritis, a conservative, multimodal treatment approach involving the use of splints, physiotherapy, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be helpful. The intraarticular injection of hyaluronic acid or cortisone seems to relieve pain in the short term, but its long-term efficacy in primary finger and thumb joint arthritis is questionable. Arthrodesis (joint fusion) is a reliable surgical treatment option for arthritis of the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints of the thumb. For mobility-preserving surgery of the metacarpophalangeal joints of the second through fifth fingers, silicone implant arthroplasty remains the gold standard. Symptomatic, advanced arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint is most effectively treated with arthrodesis. CONCLUSION The efficacy of conservative treatment has been documented in high-quality clinical trials, while that of surgical treatment has not. The various surgical methods have yielded benefits in routine clinical use, but these remain to be assessed in randomized and controlled trials.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Plastic Surgery, Münster University Hospital, Münster
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Vulpius Hospital, Bad Rappenau
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Cologne University Hospital, Cologne
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Vulpius Hospital, Bad Rappenau
- Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim
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Nunes GS, Uhlig S, Ribas LMDA, Gonçalves FB, Wageck B, Noronha MD. Influence of neural mobilization of lower limbs on the functional performance and dynamic balance in asymptomatic individuals: a cross-over randomized controlled trial. HUMAN MOVEMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/humo-2017-0033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AbstractPurpose. To verify the influence of neural mobilization (NM) applied to the lower limbs on functional performance and dynamic balance in asymptomatic individuals. Methods. The total of 30 asymptomatic participants (15 women and 15 men; age, 30.1 ± 6.7 years; height, 1.70 ± 0.1 m; body mass, 73.1 ± 13.4 kg) were enrolled in this cross-over randomized controlled trial. The participants received NM of the femoral, sciatic, and tibial nerves, as well as static stretching (SS) of the following muscles: hamstring, lumbar, piriformis, hip adductors, hip flexors, quadriceps, and triceps surae. The order of applying NM and SS was randomly decided and the interventions were performed at least 48 hours apart. Functional performance was measured by performance in vertical jump (VJ) and dynamic balance was measured with the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Results. There were no differences between NM and SS for height (cm) in VJ (p = 0.16) or in the distance reached (%) in the SEBT, normalized by lower limb length (dominant limb: anterior, p = 0.35; posterolateral, p = 0.69; posteromedial, p = 0.50 / non-dominant limb: anterior, p = 0.68; posterolateral, p = 1.00; posteromedial, p = 0.77). Conclusions. NM did not exert any influence on functional performance or dynamic balance. Thereby, having no positive or negative impact on performance, NM can be used at any time of treatment.
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Lue S, Koppikar S, Shaikh K, Mahendira D, Towheed TE. Systematic review of non-surgical therapies for osteoarthritis of the hand: an update. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2017; 25:1379-1389. [PMID: 28602781 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2017] [Revised: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/27/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To update our earlier systematic reviews which evaluated all published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA). Surgical therapies were not evaluated. DESIGN RCTs published between March 2008 and December 2015 were added to the previous systematic reviews. RESULTS A total of 95 RCTs evaluating various pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in hand OA were analyzed in this update. Generally, the methodological quality of these RCTs has improved since the last update, with more studies describing their methods for randomization, blinding, and allocation concealment. However, RCTs continue to be weakened by a lack of consistent case definition and a lack of standardized outcome assessments specific to hand OA. The number and location of evaluated hand joints continues to be underreported, and only 25% of RCTs adequately described the method used to ensure allocation concealment. These remain major weaknesses of published RCTs. A meta-analysis could not be performed because of marked study heterogeneity, insufficient statistical data available in the published RCTs, and a small number of identical comparators. CONCLUSION Hand OA is a complex area in which to study the efficacy of therapies. There has been an improvement in the overall design and conduct of RCTs, however, additional large RCTs with a more robust methodological approach specific to hand OA are needed in order to make clinically relevant conclusions about the efficacy of the diverse treatment options available.
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- S Lue
- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
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Roll SC, Hardison ME. Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Forearm, Wrist, and Hand: A Systematic Review. Am J Occup Ther 2017; 71:7101180010p1-7101180010p12. [PMID: 28027038 PMCID: PMC5182014 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2017.023234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Occupational therapy practitioners are key health care providers for people with musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity. It is imperative that practitioners understand the most effective and efficient means for remediating impairments and supporting clients in progressing to independence in purposeful occupations. This systematic review provides an update to a previous review by summarizing articles published between 2006 and July 2014 related to the focused question, What is the evidence for the effect of occupational therapy interventions on functional outcomes for adults with musculoskeletal disorders of the forearm, wrist, and hand? A total of 59 articles were reviewed. Evidence for interventions was synthesized by condition within bone, joint, and general hand disorders; peripheral nerve disorders; and tendon disorders. The strongest evidence supports postsurgical early active motion protocols and splinting for various conditions. Very few studies have examined occupation-based interventions. Implications for occupational therapy practice and research are provided.
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- Shawn C Roll
- Shawn C. Roll, PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, is Assistant Professor, Mrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles;
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- Mark E. Hardison, MS, OTR/L, is PhD Student, Mrs. T. H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
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Villafañe JH, Valdes K, Imperio G, Borboni A, Cantero-Téllez R, Galeri S, Negrini S. Neural manual vs. robotic assisted mobilization to improve motion and reduce pain hypersensitivity in hand osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. J Phys Ther Sci 2017; 29:801-806. [PMID: 28603349 PMCID: PMC5462676 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.29.801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2016] [Accepted: 01/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The aim of the present study is to detail the protocol for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of neural manual vs. robotic assisted on pain in sensitivity as well as analyse the quantitative and qualitative movement of hand in subjects with hand osteoarthritis. [Subjects and Methods] Seventy-two patients, aged 50 to 90 years old of both genders, with a diagnosis of hand Osteoarthritis (OA), will be recruited. Two groups of 36 participants will receive an experimental intervention (neurodynamic mobilization intervention plus exercise) or a control intervention (robotic assisted passive mobilization plus exercise) for 12 sessions over 4 weeks. Assessment points will be at baseline, end of therapy, and 1 and 3 months after end of therapy. The outcomes of this intervention will be pain and determine the central pain processing mechanisms. [Result] Not applicable. [Conclusion] If there is a reduction in pain hypersensitivity in hand OA patients it can suggest that supraspinal pain-inhibitory areas, including the periaqueductal gray matter, can be stimulated by joint mobilization.
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- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Brescia, Italy
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- IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Italy.,Gannon University, USA.,Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, University of Brescia, Italy.,Physical Therapy Section, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malaga, Spain.,Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Italy
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Villafañe JH, Valdes K, Bertozzi L, Negrini S. Minimal Clinically Important Difference of Grip and Pinch Strength in Women With Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis When Compared to Healthy Subjects. Rehabil Nurs 2017; 42:139-145. [PMID: 25557054 DOI: 10.1002/rnj.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Jorge Hugo Villafañe
- 1 IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan, Italy2 Hand Works Therapy, Sarasota, FL, USA3 School of Physical Therapy, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy4 Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Casanova C, Lerma Lara S, Pérez Ruiz M, Ruano Domínguez D, Santana Sosa E. Non-pharmacological treatment for neuropathic pain in children with cancer. Med Hypotheses 2015; 85:791-7. [PMID: 26604028 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Revised: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Neuropathic pain (NP) associated with childhood cancer is currently a difficult problem to control. It is treated with drugs that not only fail to provide the expected improvements, but which also have side effects. Therefore, the main aim of this pilot study is to assess whether non-pharmacological treatments, Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) and Neural Mobilization (NM), have a positive effect on this pain, thus improving the associated comorbid factors and, consequently, the quality of life of the children. In an n = 6, the results after 4 weeks of treatment show a 10-point improvement in the pain threshold and a 3.1-point improvement in the perception of pain.
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Aebischer B, Elsig S, Taeymans J. Effectiveness of physical and occupational therapy on pain, function and quality of life in patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis - A systematic review and meta-analysis. HAND THERAPY 2015; 21:5-15. [PMID: 27110291 PMCID: PMC4778382 DOI: 10.1177/1758998315614037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Introduction Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis is associated with more pain and restrictions than other hand osteoarthritis due to the functional importance of the thumb. While the effectiveness of surgical and pharmacological interventions has been widely examined, there is a lack of specific evidence about conservative non-pharmacological trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis therapies. The objective of this systematic review was to provide evidence-based knowledge on the effectiveness of physiotherapy and occupational therapy on pain, function and quality of life. Methods A literature search of Medline, CINAHL, PEDro, OTseeker, EMB Dare Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and Cochrane CENTRAL was performed. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials and corresponding systematic reviews, observational studies, pragmatic studies and case–control studies were included. The risk of bias was assessed. Results Out of 218 studies, 27 were retained. A narrative summary and a series of meta-analyses were performed. Concerning pain reduction, the meta-analysis showed parity of pre-fabricated neoprene and custom-made thermoplastic splints: standardized mean difference (SMD) –0.01 (95%CI −0.43, 0.40) (p=0.95). Multimodal interventions are more effective on pain compared to single interventions: standardized mean difference −3.16 (95%CI −5.56, −0.75) (p = 0.01). Discussion Physical and occupational therapy-related interventions, especially multimodal interventions, seem to be effective to treat pain in patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Pre-fabricated neoprene splints and custom-made thermoplastic splints may reduce pain equally. Single interventions seem not to be effective. Significant evidence for effectiveness on function and quality of life could not be found.
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- School of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland Valais, Leukerbad, Switzerland
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- University of Applied Sciences, Health Division, Bern, Switzerland
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Beltran-Alacreu H, Jiménez-Sanz L, Fernández Carnero J, La Touche R. Comparison of Hypoalgesic Effects of Neural Stretching vs Neural Gliding: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2015; 38:644-652. [PMID: 26481666 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2013] [Revised: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 08/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the immediate mechanical hypoalgesic effect of neural mobilization in asymptomatic subjects. We also compared neural gliding vs neural stretching to see which produced greater hypoalgesic effects in asymptomatic subjects. METHODS Forty-five asymptomatic subjects (20 men and 25 women; mean ± SD age, 20.8 ± 2.83 years) were randomly allocated into 3 groups: the neural glide group, the neural stretch group, and the placebo group. Each subject received 1 treatment session. Outcome measures included bilateral pressure pain threshold measured at the trigeminal, cervical, and tibialis anterior points, assessed pre-treatment and immediately post-treatment by a blinded assessor. Three-way repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to evaluate changes in pressure pain threshold, with group (experimental or control) as the between-subjects variable and time (pre-, post-treatment) or side (dominant, nondominant) as the within-subjects variable. RESULTS Group differences were identified between neural mobilization groups and the placebo group. Changes occurred in all of the pressure pain threshold measures for neural gliding, and in all but the trigeminal point for neural stretch. No changes in the pressure pain threshold measures occurred in the placebo group. CONCLUSIONS This research provides new experimental evidence that neural mobilization produces an immediate widespread hypoalgesic effect vs placebo but neural gliding produces hypoalgesic effects in more body sites than neural stretching.
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- Hector Beltran-Alacreu
- Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Aravaca, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Research Group on Movement and Behavioural Science and Study of Pain, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Craniofacial Pain (INDCRAN), Madrid, Spain.
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- Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Aravaca, Madrid, Spain
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- Professor, Research Group on Movement and Behavioural Science and Study of Pain, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Craniofacial Pain (INDCRAN), Madrid, Spain; Professor, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research, IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Science, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle. Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Aravaca, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Research Group on Movement and Behavioural Science and Study of Pain, The Center for Advanced Studies University La Salle, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; Professor, Institute of Neuroscience and Craniofacial Pain (INDCRAN), Madrid, Spain; Professor, Hospital La Paz Institute for Health Research, IdiPAZ, Madrid, Spain
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BACKGROUND The grip strength test is widely used; however, little has been investigated about its reliability when used in elderly with subjects thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of the grip strength test in elderly subjects with thumb CMC OA. METHODS A total of 78 patients with unilateral thumb CMC OA, 84.6 % female (mean ± SD age 83 ± 5 years), were recruited. Each patient performed three pain free maximal isometric contractions on each hand in two occasions, 1 week apart. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and 95 % limits of agreement (LOA) were calculated. RESULTS Test-retest reliability was excellent for side affected (ICC = 0.947; p = 0.001) and contralateral (ICC = 0.96; p = 0.001) thumb CMC OA. CONCLUSIONS The present results indicate that maximum handgrip strength can be measured reliably, using the Jamar hand dynamometer, in patients with thumb CMC OA, which enables its use in research and in the clinic to determine the effect of interventions on improving grip.
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Villafañe JH, Valdes K. Letter regarding "conservative treatment of thumb base osteoarthritis: a systematic review". J Hand Surg Am 2015; 40:1058-9. [PMID: 25911214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.01.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Accepted: 01/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Department of Hand Therapy, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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Bertozzi L, Valdes K, Vanti C, Negrini S, Pillastrini P, Villafañe JH. Investigation of the effect of conservative interventions in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2015; 37:2025-43. [DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2014.996299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Spaans AJ, van Minnen LP, Kon M, Schuurman AH, Schreuders ART, Vermeulen GM. Conservative treatment of thumb base osteoarthritis: a systematic review. J Hand Surg Am 2015; 40:16-21.e1-6. [PMID: 25534834 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2014.08.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 08/06/2014] [Accepted: 08/07/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To provide a systematic review of randomized controlled trials regarding the conservative treatment of thumb base osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in the electronic bibliographic databases Medline (Pubmed) and Embase (both starting year to May 2014) using predetermined criteria for studies on nonoperative treatment of thumb base OA. RESULTS Twenty-three articles fulfilled our inclusion criteria. Systematic evaluation demonstrated the following: (1) Hand therapy can possibly reduce pain. However, owing to the lack of good-quality (randomized controlled) trials with sufficient follow-up time, no proper conclusions can be drawn. (2) Although both steroid and hyaluronate intra-articular injections can provide pain relief, most authors conclude that injection of hyaluronate is more effective. Follow-up is rather short with a maximum of 12 months in 1 study. Furthermore, study comparison is hampered by heterogeneity of study design and outcome parameters. (3) The use of orthoses reduces pain without effect on function, strength, or dexterity. Included studies used various types of orthoses. Follow-up times varied (2 wk-7 y). (4) There is no justification for the use of transdermal steroid delivery. (5) There is insufficient evidence justifying the use of leech therapy. (6) There are no high-level evidence studies specifically evaluating the effect of analgesics and patient education in joint protection in patients with thumb base OA. CONCLUSIONS There are only a few high-quality studies addressing the conservative treatment of trapeziometacarpal OA. Available evidence suggests only some effect of orthoses and intra-articular hyaluronate or steroid injections.
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- Anne J Spaans
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam; Xpert Clinic, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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Villafañe JH, Valdes K. Reliability of pinch strength testing in elderly subjects with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. J Phys Ther Sci 2014. [PMID: 25140081 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.993.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of pinch strength testing in elderly subjects with thumb CMC OA. [Subjects and Methods] A total of 27 patients with unilateral right-thumb CMC OA (mean ± SD age: 81.3 ± 4.7 years) were recruited. Each patient performed three pain-free maximal isometric contractions on each hand on two occasions, one week apart. Three different measurements were taken: tip, tripod, and key pinch strength. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and 95% limits of agreement (LOA) calculations were performed. [Results] Test-retest reliability of measurements of tip, tripod, and key pinch strength was excellent for the affected side (ICC=0.93, 0.96, and 0.99) and the contralateral thumb (ICC=0.91, 0.92, and 0.94). [Conclusions] The present results indicate that maximum pinch strength can be measured reliably using the Pinch Gauge Dynamometer, in patients with thumb CMC OA, which enables its use in research and in the clinic to determine the effect of interventions on improving pinch strength.
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Villafañe JH, Valdes K. Reliability of pinch strength testing in elderly subjects with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. J Phys Ther Sci 2014; 26:993-5. [PMID: 25140081 PMCID: PMC4135222 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 01/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the test-retest reliability of pinch
strength testing in elderly subjects with thumb CMC OA. [Subjects and Methods] A total of
27 patients with unilateral right-thumb CMC OA (mean ± SD age: 81.3 ± 4.7 years) were
recruited. Each patient performed three pain-free maximal isometric contractions on each
hand on two occasions, one week apart. Three different measurements were taken: tip,
tripod, and key pinch strength. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error
of measurement (SEM), and 95% limits of agreement (LOA) calculations were performed.
[Results] Test-retest reliability of measurements of tip, tripod, and key pinch strength
was excellent for the affected side (ICC=0.93, 0.96, and 0.99) and the contralateral thumb
(ICC=0.91, 0.92, and 0.94). [Conclusions] The present results indicate that maximum pinch
strength can be measured reliably using the Pinch Gauge Dynamometer, in patients with
thumb CMC OA, which enables its use in research and in the clinic to determine the effect
of interventions on improving pinch strength.
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Villafañe JH, Fernandez de-Las-Peñas C, Silva GB, Negrini S. Contralateral sensory and motor effects of unilateral kaltenborn mobilization in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a secondary analysis. J Phys Ther Sci 2014; 26:807-12. [PMID: 25013272 PMCID: PMC4085197 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine changes in pressure sensitivity and
pinch strength in patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) in the
contralateral hand after unilateral Kaltenborn mobilization on the symptomatic hand.
[Subjects and Methods] Twenty-nine females with dominant hand thumb CMC osteoarthritis
participated (age 70–90), and were randomized into 2 groups. The experimental group
received a Kaltenborn mobilization, and the placebo group received a nontherapeutic dose
of intermittent ultrasound. Pressure pain thresholds (PPT) at the thumb CMC joint,
scaphoid bone and hamate bone and tip and tripod pinch strength were assessed before and
after the intervention and 1 week (1st follow-up) and 2 weeks (2nd follow-up) after the
intervention. [Results] Significant increases in PPT in the experimental group at all
follow-up periods as compared with baseline data were found. The post-intervention
between-group mean differences for PPT were 1.1 (95%CI 0.4–1.8) for the CMC joint, 1.1
(95%CI 0.2–2.1) for the scaphoid, and 1.5 (95%CI 0.5–2.8) for the hamate. The
post-intervention between-group mean differences were 0.5 (95%CI 0.2–0.9) for the tip
pinch and 0.3 (95%CI 0.1–0.6) for the tripod pinch. [Conclusion] The current secondary
analysis found that Kaltenborn mobilization for the symptomatic hand reduces pressure pain
sensitivity (PPT increases) and also produces motor changes in the contralateral
non-treated hand compared with a placebo group.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain
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- School of Chemistry Sciences, Catholic University of Cordoba, Argentina
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- IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Italy ; Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Brescia, Italy
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Coombes BK, Bisset L, Vicenzino B. Bilateral Cervical Dysfunction in Patients With Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia Without Concomitant Cervical or Upper Limb Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014; 37:79-86. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Revised: 09/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Villafañe JH, Pillastrini P, Borboni A. Manual therapy and neurodynamic mobilization in a patient with peroneal nerve paralysis: a case report. J Chiropr Med 2014; 12:176-81. [PMID: 24396318 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2013.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2013] [Revised: 09/17/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this case report is to describe a therapeutic intervention for peroneal nerve paralysis involving the sciatic nerve. CLINICAL FEATURES A 24-year-old man presented with peroneal nerve paralysis with decreased sensation, severe pain in the popliteal fossa, and steppage gait, which occurred 3 days prior to the consultation. Magnetic resonance imaging and electromyography confirmed lumbar disk herniation with sciatic common peroneal nerve entrapment in the popliteal fossa. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME A combined treatment protocol of spinal and fibular head manipulation and neurodynamic mobilization including soft tissue work of the psoas and hamstring muscles was performed. Outcome measures were assessed at pretreatment, 1 week posttreatment, and 3-month follow-up and included numeric pain rating scale, range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and manual muscle testing. Treatment interventions were applied for 3 sessions over a period of 1 week. Results showed reduction of the patient's subjective pain and considerable improvement in range of motion, strength, and sensation in his left foot, which was restored to full function. CONCLUSION A combined program of spinal and fibular head manipulation and neurodynamic mobilization reduced pain, increased range of motion and strength, and restored full function to the left leg in this patient who had severe functional impairment related to a compressed left common peroneal nerve.
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- Physical Therapist, Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy
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- Researcher, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department. University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Villafañe JH, Langford D, Alguacil-Diego IM, Fernández-Carnero J. Management of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis pain and dysfunction using mobilization with movement technique in combination with kinesiology tape: a case report. J Chiropr Med 2013; 12:79-86. [PMID: 24294150 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2013.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this report is to describe the management of a patient with advanced trapeziometacarpal (TMC) osteoarthritis (OA) using mobilization with movement technique in combination with kinesiology tape to decrease pain and improve range of motion. CLINICAL FEATURES A 52-year-old female seamstress (a career of 35 years' duration) presented to a physiotherapy clinic with pain in the dorsal aspect of the thumb carpometacarpal region of the right (dominant) hand. Examination revealed reduced ability to abduct the right thumb, significant loss of web space, weakness of pinch grip, and deterioration of hand function. Radiographs demonstrated OA of the TMC stage IV according to the Eaton-Littler-Burton classification, with instability and subluxation of the joint. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME A combined treatment protocol of mobilization with movement and kinesiology tape at the TMC joint for 12 weekly sessions was performed. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline, immediately upon completion of treatment, and at 2-month follow-up and included numeric pain rating scale, range of motion, pressure pain threshold, and tip pinch strength at the TMC joint. Treatment interventions were applied for 12 sessions over a period of 2 months. Outcome measures indicated significant reduction of the patient's subjective pain reports and considerable improvement in functional and occupational tasks. A follow-up visit at 4 months (2 months after last treatment) showed that the improvement was maintained. CONCLUSION A combined program of mobilization with movement and kinesiology tape reduced pain, increased range of motion, and increased tip pinch strength in a patient with severe functional impairment related to dominant TMC OA.
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Chiarotto A, Fernandez-de-las-Peñas C, Castaldo M, Negrini S, Villafañe JH. Widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity in elderly subjects with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Hand (N Y) 2013; 8:422-9. [PMID: 24426960 PMCID: PMC3840760 DOI: 10.1007/s11552-013-9537-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Widespread pressure hypersensitivity is one of the signs that characterize central pain sensitization in subjects with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether widespread pressure pain hyperalgesia is a feature of individuals with unilateral symptomatic thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) OA. METHODS A total of 16 patients with unilateral symptomatic thumb CMC OA and 16 healthy sex- and age-matched controls were recruited. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were assessed bilaterally over the first CMC joint; the C5-C6 zygapophyseal joint; the median, ulnar, and radial nerves; and tibialis anterior muscle. Grip and key strength, intensity of pain, and function QuickDASH were also measured. RESULTS The analyses showed that patients with thumb CMC OA present bilaterally decreased PPTs over the first CMC joint, the C5-C6 zygapophyseal joint, and the tibialis anterior, median, ulnar and radial nerve as compared to controls (all, P < 0.01). Patients with thumb CMC OA also exhibited a bilateral reduction in pinch and grip strength than controls (P < 0.05). A significant correlation was found between PPT over the radial nerve and QuickDASH (r = 0.546, P = 0.029). CONCLUSION This study revealed bilateral widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity in individuals with unilateral symptomatic thumb CMC OA, suggesting that central pain processing mechanisms might be a feature of this pain population. These results should be taken into consideration when addressing future treatment approaches.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid Spain ,Esthesiology Laboratory, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Spain
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- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy ,IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Don Gnocchi Foundation, Milan, Italy ,Regione Generala 11/16, 10045 Piossasco, Turin Italy
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Chiarotto A, Fernandez-de-Las-Peñas C, Castaldo M, Villafañe JH. Bilateral pressure pain hypersensitivity over the hand as potential sign of sensitization mechanisms in individuals with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. PAIN MEDICINE 2013; 14:1585-92. [PMID: 23802919 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate whether bilateral deep tissue pressure hyperalgesia exists in individuals with unilateral thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA). METHODS A total of 32 patients with CMC OA (29 females and 3 males, aged 69-90 years old) and 32 healthy matched controls (29 females and 3 males, aged 70-90 years) were recruited. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were bilaterally assessed over the first CMC joint, the hamate bone and the lateral epicondyle in a blinded design. Mixed models analyses of variance were conducted to determine the differences in pressure pain sensitivity between groups and sides. RESULTS The results showed that PPTs were significantly decreased over the first CMC joint (F = 6.551, P = 0.012) and the hamate bone (F = 9.783, P = 0.002) but not over the lateral epicondyle (F = 2.712, P = 0.102) in patients with thumb CMC OA as compared with healthy controls; patients with unilateral thumb CMC OA exhibited bilateral pressure pain hyperalgesia in both hands compared with healthy people. PPTs were not significantly associated to the intensity of pain (all, P > 0.05). DISCUSSION This study revealed bilateral localized pressure pain hypersensitivity over the hand in individuals with unilateral thumb CMC OA, suggesting spinal cord sensitization mechanisms in this population. Future studies should analyze the presence of widespread pressure pain sensitivity in patients with thumb CMC OA to further determine the presence of central sensitization mechanisms.
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- Alessandro Chiarotto
- Private Practice, Torino; Research Office, A.I.FI. Piemonte Valle d' Aosta, Torino
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Villafañe JH, Cleland JA, Fernandez-de-Las-Peñas C. Bilateral sensory effects of unilateral passive accessory mobilization in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2013; 36:232-7. [PMID: 23719518 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2012] [Revised: 12/07/2012] [Accepted: 12/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in pressure sensitivity and pinch grip force in the nonsymptomatic side in patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) after the application of a unilateral passive accessory mobilization to the symptomatic hand. METHODS Secondary analysis of data from a randomized trial with concealed allocation, blinded assessor, and intention-to-treat analysis was performed. Twenty-eight patients (72% females), with unilateral CMC OA and mean age ± SD of 82 ± 6 years, met all the inclusion criteria and agreed to participate. The experimental group received passive accessory mobilization to the CMC OA, and the control group received a nontherapeutic dose of intermittent ultrasound on the affected side for 4 sessions over 2 weeks. Outcome measures including pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) at the lateral epicondyle, thumb CMC joint, tubercle of the scaphoid bone, and the unciform apophysis of the hamate bone and tip and tripod pinch and grip strength of the contralateral/unaffected hand were assessed at baseline as well as 1 and 2 weeks after treatment by an assessor blinded to the group allocation. A repeated measures analysis of variance was used to determine changes in PPT and pinch and grip strength. RESULTS No important baseline differences were observed between groups. At the end of the follow-up period, the experimental group exhibited a significant increase in PPT at the CMC joint as compared with the control group 0.6 kg/cm(2) (95% confidence interval, 0.3-1.0; F3.0 = 4.89; P = .009). Although PPT changes in the experimental group were higher than the control group at the remaining sites, differences did not reach statistically significance. Similarly, tip, tripod pinch, and grip strength remained unchanged after the intervention. CONCLUSION This secondary analysis found that the application of a unilateral passive accessory mobilization targeted to the symptomatic CMC joint induced an increase of PPT levels 2 weeks after treatment; however, differences were small and likely of limited clinical value. No contralateral motor effects were observed. Future studies including larger sample sizes are needed to examine the effects of joint mobilization on motor and sensory effects.
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