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The Efficacy of Dynamic Stabilization of the First Carpometacarpal Joint: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Martino, Kaylee, Murphy, Sara McCurdy, Jesus, Celine De, Ivy, Cindy, Kannas, Stephanie , McVeigh, Kimberly H. , Nickolaou, Allison, Murphy, Sara
American Journal of Occupational Therapy | July 29, 2020 | Volume: 74 | Issue: 1_suppl | Pages: No page available
Date Presented 03/26/20 In adults with first carpometacarpal degenerative joint disease, does a dynamic stabilization home exercise program (HEP) decrease pain and increase function more than a traditional HEP? Research is needed to assess if this approach will lead to greater function and less pain than the currently accepted approach. It is important for OTs to have a holistic approach that includes traditional joint protection, orthosis use, and self-management of HEPs. Primary Author and Speaker: Cindy Ivy Additional Authors and Speakers: Kaylee Martino, Sara Murphy, Celine De Jesus, Stephanie Kannas, Kimberly McVeigh, Allison Nickolaou
Team Approach: Role of Medical and Surgical Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist
O’Shaughnessy, Maureen , Kannas, Stephanie , Ernste, Floranne C. , Rizzo, Marco , O'Shaughnessy, Maureen A, Ernste, Floranne
JBJS Reviews | August 28, 2019 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 8 | Pages: e10-e10
» Treatment of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the hand and wrist can be a challenging endeavor. Optimal management for best outcomes includes careful collaboration between providers managing the medical treatment of the disease, therapists, hand surgeons, and the patient. » In this review, we present a challenging clinical scenario with input from key voices from various medical fields to provide a balanced and unbiased diagnosis and treatment recommendation for a patient with complex rheumatoid pathology affecting her hand and wrist.