Randomized Placebo Controlled Study of Triamcinolone Acetonide Extended Release Injection for Thumb (CMC) Osteoarthritis
The goal of this study is to investigate if a timed release steroid injection may be beneficial in treating carpometacarpal (CMC) joint (thumb) osteoarthritis. The main questions to be answered are: 1. does the steroid injection substantially reduce pain in the thumb 2. does the steroid injection help to increase thumb function Participants will be asked to undergo a thumb CMC joint injection and to attend follow up visits to assess pain and thumb function.
• Male or female \> 18 years of age.
• X ray diagnosis of CMC osteoarthritis Eaton stages I, II or III.
• VAS pain score in affected thumb of 5 or greater.
• Written informed consent obtained from subject or subject's legal representative and ability for subject to comply with the requirements of the study.
• Willing to abstain from use of the following protocol-restricted medications during the study to be kept in a log if non compliant.
⁃ Opioid or over the counter medications for pain for the study duration