Goniometry and Goniometric Measurement on Standardised Images in Dupuytren's Disease
Measuring range of motion (ROM) is essential in detecting musculoskeletal deficits, monitoring the effects of treatment and progression of the disease. In Dupuytren's disease the active and passive extension deficits (AED, PED) of digits 4 and 5 are usually clinically measured using a universal, short arm goniometer which is considered the standard of care. Using the goniometer can be time consuming. Measuring the extension deficit on a standardised picture could improve follow up, since it is a faster and easier process to take a picture and upload it to the patients files. Though this gives rise to the question whether this kind of measurement would be equally accurate and reliable in comparison to regular clinical measurement using a goniometer.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Older than 18 years of age Current AED in digit 4 or 5, in the MCP or PIP joint  Exclusion Criteria:  Abnormalities to the fingers other than Dupuytren's disease which make goniometry impossible (e.g. amputation, arthrodesis of finger joints, deformations due to rheumatoid arthritis etc.) Patient's unable to give a written participating consent. Younger than 18 years of age. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult - StudyPopulation: Patients with diagnosed Dupuytren's disease - SamplingMethod: Non-Probability Sample