NCT03392454

A Case Series Comparing T+LRTI to Partial Trapeziectomy for Thumb Osteoarthritis

Measuring the Quality of Life in Patients Receiving a Partial Trapeziectomy (PT) Using a "Minimalist Approach" Versus a Complete Trapeziectomy With Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (T+LRTI)

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (actual)
• Sponsor: McMaster University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study was to measure the differences in Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and functional measurements between two groups of patients with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the thumb.

Detailed description

Two patient groups, who have been diagnosed with Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the thumb were compared to measure the Health Related Quality of life (HRQOL) and functional outcomes following two different surgical procedures. The first procedure is currently the most used procedure is North America, Trapeziectomy with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (T+LRTI); this procedure is compared to Partial Trapeziectomy and Tendon Interposition (PT+TI). HRQOL is measured using three questionnaires: one generic, one condition specific and one to measure utility (costs). Patients received their procedures from the respective surgeons and then came in for regular follow up at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. At these follow up visits the questionnaires and functional measurements (including grip, key pinch and tip pinch strength), were completed

Conditions

• Arthritis
• Health Related Quality of Life
• Osteoarthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	T+LRTI	T+LRTI is the most commonly used procedure, it removes the entire trapezium
PROCEDURE	PT+TI	The PT+TI is less invasive than the T+LRTI as only part of the trapezium is removed

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-03-01
• Primary completion: 2015-11-30
• Completion: 2015-11-30
• First posted: 2018-01-08
• Last updated: 2024-03-13