Phonophoresis Versus Low-Level Laser on Dequervain (NCT06147869) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Phonophoresis Versus Low-Level Laser on Dequervain
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2023-12-01
Plain-language summary
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a frequently encountered pain of the hand and wrist. It results from compression and irritation of the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pollicis longs tendons as they pass through the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. Patients complain of tenderness and swelling proximal to the radial styloid process, as well as pain in the wrist and on the radial side of the hand. Owing to persistent pain and inflammation, the pinch and grasp strength of the hand is considerably compromised, coupled with tenderness over the anatomical snuff box. Although the condition occurs in both females and males, it is significantly more common in women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. This condition can be caused by micro traumas that occur in the course of repetitive mechanical activities and systemic diseases of the connective tissue.The symptom of de Quervain syndrome is pain in the forearm at the height of the radial styloid process. The pain intensifies during the extension of the thumb. Other symptoms include redness and swelling in the region. Physiotherapeutic treatment is an important element of conservative treatment of de Quervain syndrome .
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
\- 1. All participates are clinically diagnosed as they have De Quervain's tenosynovitis . 2. All patient will have positive Finkelstein test. 3. All patient will have severe pain, tenderness and swelling near the base of the thumb over the styloid process of the radius of their dominant hand and limitation of motion of the thumb and wrist joint. 4. Their ages will be ranged from 25-35 years old. 5. Their body mass index (BMI) will not exceed 30 kg/m2
* The type of delivery is normal and caesarean section.
* Their parity will be ranged from (2-4 children).
* All patients will not receive any medical treatment to relieve pain or decrease inflammation.
* All patients are not pregnant.
Exclusion Criteria:
* (1) Patients have diabetic mellitus, hypertension. (2) Patients have any cardiovascular diseases, heart diseases, renal diseases or any diseases (3) Patients have Rheumatoid Arthritis or Gout. (4) Patients have Cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy or any spinal diseases. (5) Patients have leukemia or tumor(benign or malignant)or even breast cancer. (6) Patients have double crush syndrome, carpal bone fracture or joint osteo-arthritis. (7) Patients have any deformities in their hands. (8) Patients have burns, ulcers, open wounds or any skin diseases in their dominant hands. (9) Patients have received medications or have injected with steroid in their tender point.
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