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Hand function in gout: a comparative study with rheumatoid arthritis and healthy
Oguzhan Mete1, Hakan Apaydin2, Fatmagül Varol1
1University of Health Sciences, Gülhane Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation - Ankara, Turkey.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|July 10, 2025
Summary
Individuals with gout show reduced grip endurance and manual dexterity compared to healthy individuals. Hand function assessment is recommended for gout patients.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Gout and rheumatoid arthritis are inflammatory conditions affecting joints.
- Hand function impairments can significantly impact daily living activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare hand function in gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and healthy individuals.
- To assess grip strength, grip endurance, manual dexterity, and perceived hand disability.
Main Methods:
- Grip strength and endurance measured with a hand dynamometer.
- Manual dexterity assessed using the Nine-Hole Peg Test.
- Perceived hand disability evaluated with the Duruöz Hand Index.
Main Results:
- Gout patients had lower grip endurance and poorer manual dexterity than healthy controls.
- Gout patients reported higher perceived hand functional disability than healthy controls.
- Grip strength was similar between gout and healthy controls.
Conclusions:
- Gout leads to significant impairments in grip endurance, manual dexterity, and perceived hand function.
- Routine assessment of hand function in gout patients is advisable.
- Findings highlight the functional impact of gout on the hands.
