The impact of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis and the effectiveness of splinting

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The impact of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis and the effectiveness of splinting

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University of Otago

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Background: Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, disabling condition, affecting substantial numbers of working and older-age people. It is the single commonest site affected by OA yet its unique characteristics, distinct from general hand OA, have received little individual attention – far less than hip and knee OA. In particular, little is known from patients’ perspectives about the impact of thumb CMC OA. Furthermore, international guidelines recommend splinting as a...

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Research paper

Research format

Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

2021

Creator

Buhler, Miranda

URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10523/10922

Related subjects

Osteoarthritis / Thumb / Carpometacarpal / Trapeziometacarpal / Impact / Qualitative study / Systematic review / Meta-analysis / Splinting / Feasibility study / Randomised controlled trial / New Zealand

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