The study investigates how socio-economic status and psychological disorders affect pain levels and upper-extremity functionality in patients with carpometacarpal thumb osteoarthritis after surgical treatment.
It analyzed 100 patients, assessing functional outcomes and mental health using various scales, revealing surgically treated patients reported less pain but had poorer mobility and higher psychological distress.
Results indicated that poorer socio-economic status and higher rates of depression significantly correlated with worse post-surgery outcomes, emphasizing the impact of mental health on recovery.
This study explored how socioeconomic status and psychological disorders affect pain levels and functionality in patients with carpometacarpal thumb osteoarthritis after surgery.
It involved 100 patients treated between 2013 and 2019, analyzing their treatment methods, socio-economic status, psychological health, and functional outcomes using various assessment tools.
Results indicated that surgically treated patients reported less pain but had limited thumb mobility, with those from lower socio-economic groups and with psychological issues experiencing worse overall function and higher pain levels.