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Effects of conservative treatment on pain and function in carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
February 2016
Effects of conservative treatment on pain and function in carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Investigation of the effect of conservative interventions in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis
Disabil Rehabil. 2015 Nov;37(22):2025-43Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
16 randomized control trials comparing conservative treatments to a control for treatment of carpometacarpal osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The purpose of the study was to assess various conservative treatments for this form of osteoarthritis, in terms of their effects on pain and function. Results found therapeutic exercise to benefit grip strength, manu...
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