rupture of extensor tendon. Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Immobilization method: a splint or a k-wire is used for 6 weeks and occupational therapy is then commenced. Intervention 2: 1. Early active short arc motion (SAM): Is initiated during
Rehabilitation
Immobilization method: a splint or a k-wire is used for 6 weeks and occupational therapy is then commenced.
1. Early active short arc motion (SAM): Is initiated during the first 24 hours after the surgery. Wrist is flexed 30 degrees and metacarpophalangeal joints are supported at finger’s neutral position b
2. Passive extension method: Is begun during the 3 to 24 first days after the surgery. A hand-based dynamic splint is passively used to improve tendon gliding. A dynamic splint must be used by the pat
Sponsors
Vice Chancellor for Research of Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion: Patients with extensor tendon rupture in zones 3 and 4 of the hand during the first 72 hours after the surgery; age between 18-60. Exclussion: Lack of other orthopedic disorders such as fractures, rupture of flexor tendonsand... .;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion. Timepoint: 6-8-12th week. Method of measurement: goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Power of muscles. Timepoint: 8-12th week. Method of measurement: dynamometer and pinch guage. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Mirzaei
Iran University of Medical Science
Outcome results
None listed