60
Participants
Start Date
January 31, 2016
Primary Completion Date
September 30, 2016
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2017
Day Splint
A thermoplastic splint was confected for each participant to stabilize the trapeziometacarpal joint, maintaining the pulp of the distal phalange of the index finger free for gripping with the other fingers and leaving the thumb in a functional position. In this group the slint was used during the daily life activities.
Night Splint
A thermoplastic splint was confected for each participant to stabilize the trapeziometacarpal joint, maintaining the pulp of the distal phalange of the index finger free for gripping with the other fingers and leaving the thumb in a functional position. In this group the slint was used during the night.
Federal University of Sao Paulo - Rheumatology Division, São Paulo
Federal University of São Paulo
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