Comparison of three different postoperative treatment options after interposition arthroplasty of the thumb, an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In rhizarthrosis the saddle joint of the thumb is affected. Occupational therapy after interposition arthroplasty is of particular importance and a key factor for a successful outcome. Orthosis use and/or the timeline of using the orthosis is still under debate.

Research questions

In patients with rhizarthrosis after interposition arthroplasty, what is the effect of an orthotic thumb device compared with no orthotic thumb device during accompanying occupational therapy? In patients with rhizarthrosis after interposition arthroplasty, what is the effect of a long orthotic thumb device compared with a short orthotic thumb device during accompanying occupational therapy?

Methods

Forty-two patients with confirmed symptomatic rhizarthrosis after interposition ar

SUBMITTER: Krasny C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877863 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature