High baseline pain is associated with treatment adherence in persons diagnosed with thumb base osteoarthritis: an observational study

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common and disabling condition that carries a large economic burden 1. Of the affected joints, the thumb base is commonly affected, with symptomatic prevalence rates reported as high as 30% in older women 2. Those with symptomatic thumb OA experience decreased grip strength and difficulties with functional tasks such as writing, manipulating small objects and carrying heavy loads compared to their non-symptomatic counterparts 2.

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - May 12, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Vicky Duong, Philippa JA Nicolson, Sarah R Robbins, Leticia A Deveza, Anne Wajon, Ray Jongs, David J Hunter Source Type: research