Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia or tendon of other finger at wrist or hand level. Laceration of extensor muscle, fascia or tendon of other finger at wrist or hand level
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Zone 6 extensor tendon injury Ability to repair the tendon directly and without shortening Surgical repair indication Completion of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with uncontrolled diabetes Multiple injuries Simultaneous rupture of flexors with nerves and arteries Inability to direct repair Metacarpal fracture Crush injury
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tendon adhesion. Timepoint: At the first visit and in the third, sixth and twelfth weeks after splint removal. Method of measurement: Miller’s scoring system. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Bandare-abbas University of Medical Sciences