• Non-pharmacological treatment gap preceding surgical consultation in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis- A cross-sectional study 

      Holen Gravås, Else Marit; Tveter, Anne Therese; Nossum, Randi; Eide, Ruth Else Meh; Klokkeide, Åse; Matre, Karin; Olsen, Monika; Andreassen, Øyvor; Østerås, Nina; Haugen, Ida Kristin; Kjeken, Ingvild (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders;20, Article number: 180 (2019), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-30)
      Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) in the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is a prevalent disease which may lead to structural damage, severe pain and functional limitations. Evidence-based treatment recommendations state ...
    • Patient Goals and Motivation for Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis Surgery 

      Holen Gravås, Else Marit; Kjeken, Ingvild; Nossum, Randi; Eide, Ruth Else Meh; Klokkeide, Åse; Matre, Karin Hoegh; Olsen, Monika; Andreassen, Øyvor; Haugen, Ida K.; Østerås, Nina; Tveter, Anne Therese (Hand;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-09-28)
      Background: Knowledge is lacking on patient goals and motivation for carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis (CMCJ OA) surgery. The objective of this study was to explore patient goals and motivation for surgery, whether ...