Prospective Study on Basal Joint Arthritis of the Thumb
Columbia University
Summary
The data in this prospective registry will be used 1) to define which surgical and nonoperative techniques are most effective at providing pain relief, restoring function, are cost effective, and patients are satisfied with their outcomes; and 2) to design focused clinical questions regarding the optimal treatment of basal joint arthritis of the thumb in future randomized controlled trials. There are no interventions or changes in patient care associated with this study.
Description
Basal joint arthritis of the thumb is a common condition associated with considerable morbidity. Many non-operative and operative treatments have been described but few multi-center prospective evidence based trials comparing standard treatments have been done. This continuing search for consensus of best clinical practices has been reviewed in a thorough meta-analysis of operative treatments for basal joint arthritis. Through the systematic collection of data regarding patient-specific characteristics, treatment interventions, and longitudinal functional outcome measurements the investigators…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have symptomatic basal joint arthritis. * Patients who are capable of providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years old at the time of enrollment. * Patients with neuromuscular disease affecting the operated hand, not caused by the CMC operation. * Patients with known inflammatory arthritic conditions, such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis. * Patients with a history of or current infection of the basal joint of the affected hand. * Patients who are demented or are unable to provide informed consent. * Patients unable…
Locations (3)
- Mayo ClinicRochester, Minnesota
- Columbia University/NY Presbyterian HospitalNew York, New York
- Vanderbilt University HospitalNashville, Tennessee