The trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is at the origin of important secondary functional disability to pinch as well as a painful grip. Several conservative therapies are often considered in the early stages of TMC OA to decrease pain, recover function and slow the evolution of OA. They include massage therapy, heat applications, stretching of the first web span and assisted mobilization of the TMC joint. However, as with other arthritic joints, many physicians often suggest administering intra-articular corticosteroids. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 10 sessions of physiotherapy versus a single corticoid intra-articular injection. Both treatments were associated with TMC splinting.
Rocchi, L., Merolli, A., Giordani, L., Albensi, C., Foti, C. (2017). Trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: a prospective trial on two widespread conservative therapies. M.L.T.J. MUSCLES, LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS JOURNAL, 7(4), 603-610 [10.11138/mltj/2017.7.4.603].
Trapeziometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: a prospective trial on two widespread conservative therapies
Giordani, Laura;Foti, Calogero
2017-01-01
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The trapeziometacarpal (TMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is at the origin of important secondary functional disability to pinch as well as a painful grip. Several conservative therapies are often considered in the early stages of TMC OA to decrease pain, recover function and slow the evolution of OA. They include massage therapy, heat applications, stretching of the first web span and assisted mobilization of the TMC joint. However, as with other arthritic joints, many physicians often suggest administering intra-articular corticosteroids. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 10 sessions of physiotherapy versus a single corticoid intra-articular injection. Both treatments were associated with TMC splinting.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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