Strengthening of the First Dorsal Interosseous for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Description

To determine the effect of first dorsal interosseus (FDI) strengthening in patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis.

Conditions

Thumb Osteoarthritis, First Dorsal Interosseous Strengthening

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Study overview

To determine the effect of first dorsal interosseus (FDI) strengthening in patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis.

Strengthening of the First Dorsal Interosseous for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Strengthening of the First Dorsal Interosseous for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Condition
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * At least 18 years old
  • * English-speaking
  • * Splint treatment for thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
  • * Less than 18 years old
  • * Rheumatoid Arthritis or post-traumatic carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
  • * Patients that received a corticosteroid injection during the appointment for treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Neal Chen, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2025-09