None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary purpose of this study is assess the feasibility of using silicone oil (SO) for home based hand exercises for the rehabilitation following surgical release of Dupuytrens contracture in the fingers. The study hypothesis states that there will be no difference in patient satisfaction or the actual exercises performed whether silicone oil is used or not used.
Interventions
A small container of medical grade silicone oil (dimethyl silicone fluid) with a viscosity of 350 centistokes is used to immerse the operated hand into for 20 minutes while a series of finger exercises are completed. The intervention commences on day 3 after finger contracture release surgery and terminates at 14 days post surgery when wound healing is achieved. The exercises are taught at the first visit in a single 45 minute session with the physiotherapist. The patient is instructed to make
A small container of medical grade silicone oil (dimethyl silicone fluid) with a viscosity of 350 centistokes is used to immerse the operated hand into for 20 minutes while a series of finger exercises are completed. The intervention commences on day 3 after finger contracture release surgery and terminates at 14 days post surgery when wound healing is achieved. The exercises are taught at the first visit in a single 45 minute session with the physiotherapist. The patient is instructed to make a full fist as able, hold, then slowly straighten the fingers. Repeat this slowly for 10 repetitions, then rest for 2 minutes. Repeat the above routine 4 times, during the total immersion period of 20 minutes once daily. The patient will have the container of oil at home with them. The patient will complete a treatment diary to monitor the intervention.
Sponsors
University of Otago
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Those individuals who are scheduled to: 1. Undergo surgical release of DD with or without associated proximal inter-phalangeal (PIP) joint contracture and, with no prior history of a DD intervention. 2. An ability to understand English and complete the required forms associated with the study.
Exclusion criteria
Those individuals with: 1. Pre-existing finger injuries or conditions that affect range of motion, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or other medical conditions that could confound the health related quality of life assessment. 2. Previous hand surgery, needling or injections for DD. 3. DD surgery requiring skin grafts.
Outcome results
None listed