Conservative management of thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: An Italian survey of current clinical practice

Publication date: Available online 28 March 2017
Source:Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Author(s): Jorge Hugo Villafañe, Kristin Valdes, Virginia O'Brien, Monica Seves, Raquel Cantero-Téllez, Pedro Berjano
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to elucidate expert opinion in the conservative treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA).MethodsA 21-item survey to determine the practice patterns of Italian hand therapists who treat arthritis of the CMC joint was developed and distributed through a professional online survey service to assure confidentiality and anonymity.ResultsOf the respondents, 80.8% were physical therapists; the remaining 19.2% were occupational therapists. 84.6% of the specialists who make decisions regarding patient pain management education.ConclusionsThere is variability in the knowledge and practice patterns of Italian hand therapists relating to conservative management of thumb CMC OA.



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