Denervation for Osteoarthritis in the PIP-joint Efficacy Study (DOPS)
Osteoarthritis Finger, Surgery
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Osteoarthritis Finger
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 18 years. Chronic symptomatic osteoarthritis in the PIP-joint. Radiological signs of osteoarthritis on posteroanterior and lateral radiographs assessed by the Kellgren-Lawrence classification (grade II-IV) (Kellgren & Lawrence, 1957). Clinical signs of PIP-joint arthritis. Exclusion Criteria: Inflammatory arthritis. Ongoing infection in the hand. Inability to co-operate with the follow-up protocol. Intra-articular glucocorticoid, PRP or Hyaluronic acid injections in the affected joint less than 3 months prior to enrollment.
Sites / Locations
- Department of Hand Surgery, SödersjukhusetRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Surgical treatment
Non-surgical treatment
PIP joint denervation is performed through a volar approach.
An education and exercise program.