Clinical Study

Leukocyte-Reduced Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment of Basal Thumb Arthritis: A Pilot Study

Table 2

Clinical outcome.

First examination3 months value6 months value

VAS6.2 ± 1.6 (5.1–7.3)4.0 ± 2.4 (2.3–5.7)<0.055.4 ± 2.2 (3.8–7.0)<0.05
DASH score32.9 ± 11.9 (24.4–41.5)20.4 ± 14.7 (10.0–30.1)0.2426.8 ± 18.9 (13.3–40.3)1
Mayo Wrist score46.5 ± 18.6 (33.2–59.8)68.3 ± 18.5 (54.1–82.6)0.0567.5 ± 19.0 (53.9–81.1)0.05
Pinch6.0 ± 3.0 (3.9–8.2)4.6 ± 2.1 (3.1–6.1)0.124.9 ± 1.8 (2.7–5.2)<0.05
Grip16.4 ± 9.9 (9.3–23.5)16.8 ± 10.2 (9.5–24.1)0.8316.7 ± 10.4 (9.2–24.1)0.91

Data expressed as mean ± standard deviation (95% confidence interval). VAS: visual analog scale.