Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults over the age of 18.
• Undergoing any thumb-based arthritis procedure requiring cast immobilization for the first six weeks post-operatively.
• Commitment to attend weekly hand therapy at the Rochester, MN campus from 6 to 12 weeks post-operative.
• Commitment to attend clinical followups with hand surgeon 6 months and 12 months post-operative.
• Ability to read and write English.

Exclusion Criteria: 

• Injury or history of injury on either upper extremity that requires changes to standard rehab protocol.
• Prior injury or condition causing altered base function of study hand.
• Active pregnancy (by patient self-report)
• History of DVT within the last 12 months.
• History of ipsilateral upper quadrant lymph node dissection.
• Endothelial dysfunction.
• Self-reported early bruising.
• Active infection.
• Current cancer diagnosis.
• Taking blood thinners (other than aspirin)
• PI discretion.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 5/17/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.