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- Talk
- 21/09/2021
- UK
The Association of Trapeziometacarpal Joint Shape with Clinical Symptoms and Radiological Severity of Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
Description
The presented talk is by Anna Riemen, who is supervising a project related to osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb, a condition affecting many individuals. Anna discusses Jenna, a trainee unable to present due to her night shifts, emphasizing the significance and statistical modeling aspect in assessing various joint shapes—specifically focusing on how these models can relate to osteoarthritis symptoms observed in patients.
The presentation introduces statistical shape modeling as a method to identify average joint shapes and variations, analyzing their potential correlation with symptoms and associated X-ray findings in a cohort from the Osteoarthritis Initiative—a study originally focused on knee osteoarthritis, yet it included dual hand X-rays for the patient group.
Anna elaborates on the procedures of selecting a pilot group from a larger study, including the creation of joint shape models with specific landmarks for detailed statistical analysis. She shares preliminary findings, which suggest distinct changes in the shape of the trapezium bone may correlate with patients' symptoms of pain and stiffness, and observable osteoarthritis on X-rays.
In the conclusion, Anna highlights the aim for future research to further investigate these associations and enhance understanding in clinical settings, particularly considering the limitations of currently available data. The discussion then transitions into a question-and-answer segment where Anna addresses inquiries regarding methodological consistency in X-ray positioning and the potential predictive capabilities of their findings.