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Effect of Physical Therapy In Individuals With Primary Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

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May 2025

Effect of Physical Therapy In Individuals With Primary Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis

Vol: 307| Issue: 5| Number:21| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Effect of physical therapy interventions in individuals with primary thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Disabil Rehabil . 2024 Dec;46(26):6251-6265.

Contributing Authors:
NB Tossini CS Melo MP Braz de Oliveira RFC Moreira PRMDS Serreo

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Nineteen studies including 1,477 patients with primary thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing physical therapy interventions versus conservative controls. Pooled outcomes of interest included pain, hand function, grip strength, and pinch strength. Orthosis interventions significantly improved pain, grip strength, and pinch strength,...

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