Article

Hand involvement in
osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are well known to occupational
and physical therapists; however, it is not known whether the impairments and
activity limitations with diabetes (DMII) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) are as
severe as those observed with OA and RA. PURPOSE: To compare the hand impairments
and activity limitations in the 4 diseases. METHODS: A convenience sample of 156
participants received evaluations of hand impairments: strength, joint motion,
and dexterity and completed a hand activity limitations questionnaire. RESULTS:
The SSc and RA participants had weaker pinch, decreased joint motion and more
activity limitations than the DMII and OA groups. There were no significant
differences between the groups for right hand grip strength and pegboard
dexterity, and applied dexterity. CONCLUSIONS: OA and DMII groups had
significantly less impairments and activity limitations than the SSc and RA
groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2C.
CI - Copyright (c) 2013 Hanley & Belfus. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights
reserved.

Langue : ANGLAIS