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High-Energy Laser in the Conservative Treatment of Rhizarthrosis

Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari

Summary

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the hands and is particularly debilitating when it involves the trapeziometacarpal joint (rhizarthrosis). It causes pain, deformity, limited movement and strength, joint instability, resulting in significant limitations in daily activities.Many conservative treatments, such as medications, therapeutic exercises, physical therapy, and orthoses, are effective for managing hand OA. For patients who do not respond to conservative treatments, surgical intervention will be necessary.

Official title: High Intensity Laser Therapy (HL) vs Exercise in Thumb Osteoarthritis

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