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Hand function in osteoarthritis

M L Labi, G E Gresham, U K Rathey

    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Osteoarthritis (OA) in the hands reduces grip strength. While hand function tests showed variability, the overall impact of OA on daily tasks appears mild, despite joint changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Rheumatology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disease.
    • Hand function impairment can significantly impact daily living activities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effect of hand osteoarthritis (OA) on the hand function of institutionalized individuals.
    • To correlate radiographic OA severity with objective measures of hand function.

    Main Methods:

    • Radiographic assessment of OA using Kellgren and Lawrence criteria.
    • Measurement of grip strength and Jebsen's test for hand function in 67 subjects.
    • Analysis of the relationship between OA severity and hand function outcomes.

    Main Results:

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    • Grip strength was significantly lower in subjects with OA compared to those without.
    • Jebsen's test performance showed less consistency in the OA group.
    • Average severity of affected joints, rather than the number of joints, better predicted functional deficits in the dominant hand.

    Conclusions:

    • Hand osteoarthritis is associated with reduced grip strength and functional deficits.
    • Despite measurable impacts, the overall disability resulting from hand OA appears relatively benign in this population.