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Functional thumb orthosis for type I and II boutonniere deformity on the dominant hand in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study.
Paula Gabriel Silva Império Lombardi Cristina Breitschwerdt Pola Maria Poli Araújo Jamil Natour

Clin Rehabil

August 2008

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a functional thumb orthosis on the dominant hand of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and boutonniere thumb.

Methods: Forty patients with rheumatoid arthritis and boutonniere deformity of the thumb were randomly distributed into two groups. The intervention group used the orthosis daily and the control group used the orthosis only during the evaluation.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Cristina Breitschwerdt"

  • - Cristina Breitschwerdt's research focuses on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in improving hand functionality in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, specifically targeting deformities such as boutonniere.
  • - In a notable randomized controlled study, she investigated the impact of a functional thumb orthosis on patients with type I and II boutonniere deformities, demonstrating potential benefits for the dominant hand when used consistently.
  • - Her work emphasizes the importance of innovative treatment approaches in rehabilitation and highlights the need for evidence-based methods to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by rheumatoid arthritis.

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