Function Following Thumb MP Fusion and IP Fusion
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 11/16/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 1, 2018 |
| End Date: | February 2019 |
| Contact: | Jessica Woeckener |
| Email: | Jessica.Woeckener@nyumc.org |
| Phone: | 718 439 5600 |
This study is to determine function following simulated thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) and
thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint fusion. The investigators want to determine the functional
limitation created by MP and IP joint fusion. 20-30 volunteers will be fitted for custom
molded orthoplast splints immobilizing either the MP or IP joint. The volunteers will then be
taken through multiple tests including lateral pinch strength, tip pinch, grip strength,
grooved pegboard test time, and Jebson Taylor test. Each patient will be tested without a
splint, with their MP joint immobilized and with their IP joint immobilized. The results of
this study can be used for patient education before surgery in order to help them make
informed decisions as well as manage expectations. It can also serve as a decision aid in
pinch restoration in the context of ulnar nerve palsy.
thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint fusion. The investigators want to determine the functional
limitation created by MP and IP joint fusion. 20-30 volunteers will be fitted for custom
molded orthoplast splints immobilizing either the MP or IP joint. The volunteers will then be
taken through multiple tests including lateral pinch strength, tip pinch, grip strength,
grooved pegboard test time, and Jebson Taylor test. Each patient will be tested without a
splint, with their MP joint immobilized and with their IP joint immobilized. The results of
this study can be used for patient education before surgery in order to help them make
informed decisions as well as manage expectations. It can also serve as a decision aid in
pinch restoration in the context of ulnar nerve palsy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patient is a healthy volunteer
- Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any subject who does not want to voluntarily participate.
We found this trial at
1
site
550 1st Ave
New York, New York 10016
New York, New York 10016
(212) 263-7300
Principal Investigator: Eitan Melamed, MD
Phone: 718-439-5600
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