Postoperative outcome after digital amputation using the conventional technique vs. flexor digitorum superficialis tenodesis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00030324

Enrollment

Registered

2022-10-13

Start date

2022-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

S68.1 S68.2

Interventions

Group 1: Patients who had a digital amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx with FDS refixation Group 2: Patients who had a conventional digital amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Any patient with a revision amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx of a finger Follow-up no earlier than 6 weeks postop

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Amputation of the thumb Contraindications for FDS tenodesis at the time of amputation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion of the affected as well as the contralateral MCP joint Grip strength (using Jamar dynamometer) in power grip and pinch grip on both sides DASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) questionnaire adverse events time to return to work pain (numerical rating scale 0-10)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Length of surgery (min)	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSebastian Leuschner

Klinik für Plastische und Handchirurgie, BrandverletztenzentrumBG Klinikum Bergmannstrost

sebastian.leuschner@bergmannstrost.de0345 132 6850

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026