Surgical repair of hand flexor tendon. Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First Intervention group: This group undergoes surgery using 4-0 nylon suture material with modified Kessler and Kessler techniques. Intervention 2: Second Intervention group: In this
Sponsors
Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A single injured flexor tendon Tendon injury due to sharp cut No nerve damage Complete tendon rupture Tendon injury in Zone II Absence of simultaneous extensor tendon injury Absence of simultaneous multiple tendon injuries
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Partial tendon tear simultaneous multiple tendon injuries
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Post-operative range of motion. Timepoint: Three months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Measurement of the range of motion will be done with a goniometer, and the angle will be measured by the physician in the form of total active motion (TAM). The value will be compared to the healthy finger's motion and recorded in both degrees and percentage.;Determining the extent of tendon adhesion to surrounding tissues. Timepoint: Three months post-surgery. Method of measurement: physical exam.;Tendon rupture after repair. Timepoint: Three months post-surgery. Method of measurement: physical exam. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Ability to grip objects. Timepoint: Three months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Jamar Hand Dynamometer.;Performing fine movements with the injured limb. Timepoint: Three months post-surgery. Method of measurement: physical exam. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArian Karimi Rouzbahani
Khoram-Abad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed