The DASH , the  Michigan H and Outcomes Question naire ( MHQ ) , the  Patient Evaluation Measure ( PEM ) , and the  Patient-Reported Wrist Evaluation ( PRWE ) had evidence supporting their reliability , validity , and responsiveness .
A post-hoc review of excluded studies revealed the AUSCAN Osteoarthritis H and Index as another suitable instrument that had favourable reliability , validity , and responsiveness .
The DASH , MHQ , and AUSCAN Osteoarthritis H and Index instruments were supported by the most favourable empirical evidence for validity , reliability , and responsiveness .
The PEM and PRWE also had favourable empirical evidence reported for these elements .
This paper aim ed to identify condition-specific patient-reported outcome measures used in clinical trials among people with wrist osteoarthritis and summarise empirical peer- review ed evidence supporting their reliability , validity , and responsiveness to change .
Splinting the degenerative basal joint: custom-made or prefabricated neoprene?
The purpose of this study was to compare the objective , subjective , and radiographic responses of patients with carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis ( CMCJ-OA ) wearing a prefabricated neoprene splint ( PFN ) , which crosses the CMCJ and metacarpophalangeal joint , with those of patients wearing a custom-made thermoplastic short opponens splint ( CMT )  , which crosses only the CMCJ . Patients ( N = 25 ) with first CMCJ stage I and II osteoarthritis were assigned r and omly to wear either the PFN splint or the CMT splint for one week . After one week , the subjects rated their function in the splint and their satisfaction and pain levels on visual analogue scales . Pinch measurements were performed and x-rays were taken to assess carpometacarpal subluxation . The second splint was then applied for one week and all measures were repeated . The subjects rated the  PFN splint  significantly higher , and most reported that they would choose the PFN splint over the CMT splint for daily and long-term use . Both pain and function were improved with splinting , but the effect was amplified with the PFN splint compared with the CMT splint . Both splints reduced subluxation at the first carpometacarpal joint , but the  CMT effect was greater . This study further supports current evidence that subjects with stage I and II first CMCJ-OA will have pain relief with thumb splinting . In addition , the PFN splint will provide greater relief when compared with the CMT splint . Furthermore , this study reveals that patients prefer the PFN splint to the CMT splint
The DASH , the  Michigan H and Outcomes Question naire ( MHQ ) , the  Patient Evaluation Measure ( PEM ) , and the  Patient-Reported Wrist Evaluation ( PRWE ) had evidence supporting their reliability , validity , and responsiveness .
A post-hoc review of excluded studies revealed the AUSCAN Osteoarthritis H and Index as another suitable instrument that had favourable reliability , validity , and responsiveness .
The DASH , MHQ , and AUSCAN Osteoarthritis H and Index instruments were supported by the most favourable empirical evidence for validity , reliability , and responsiveness .
The PEM and PRWE also had favourable empirical evidence reported for these elements .
This paper aim ed to identify condition-specific patient-reported outcome measures used in clinical trials among people with wrist osteoarthritis and summarise empirical peer- review ed evidence supporting their reliability , validity , and responsiveness to change .