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- Treatment selection for de Quervain`s tenosynovitis based on the Michigan’s Hand Questionnaire
Treatment selection for de Quervain`s tenosynovitis based on the Michigan’s Hand Questionnaire
Authors : Tuğba GÜN KOPLAY, Gokce YİLDİRAN, İbrahim ÇALTINER, Ahmet Rıfat DOĞRAMACI, Zekeriya TOSUN
Pages : 322-325
Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1254673
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Publication Date : 2023-06-30
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: De Quervain\`s disease is a stenosing tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment. Treatment options include conservative measures, injections, and surgery. The main purpose of this study is to eliminate uncertainty in the choice of treatment and to recommend the appropriate treatment to the patient based on Michigan hand questionnaire. Material and Methods: The age, sex, and treatment modality of the patients were recorded retrospectively. Patients\` Michigan outcomes were assessed, and patients were divided into three groups: Patients who benefited from conservative treatments insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Group 1);, from injections insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Group 2);, and from surgery insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Group 3);. Statistical analysis of the data was performed. Results: The mean age of the 56 patients insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(54 women, 2 men); was 35.1±11.4 years. There was a difference between all groups in total hand function and pain scores insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p 0.05);. Conclusion: Various methods have been described for De Quervain\`s tenosynovitis’s treatment. Choosing the right therapeutic steps for the right patients is important. It is possible to select treatment options by assessing overall hand function and activities of daily living with the Michigan Hand Outcome QuestionnaireKeywords : De Quervain, Michigan hand questionnaire, treatment selection
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