PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Hyaluronic acid is a major component of synovial fluid and an indicator joint viscosity viscoelasticity. Decreased concentrations hyaluronic in the indicate severity osteoarthritis. The aim study was to determine evaluate correlation with osteoarthritis determined based on radiological criteria (evaluation according X-ray classification) physicochemical (measurement osmolal...

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of two 6-week splint and exercise regimens for patients with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Forty participants were enrolled in a randomised, controlled clinical trial. The experimental group received a newly designed thumb strap splint and an abduction exercise regimen, whereas the control group received current clinical practice consist...