The effect of Extensor Digiti Minimi Tendon (EDM) transfer on Ulnar Deviation of the Little Finger

The effect of Extensor Digiti Minimi Tendon (EDM) transfer on Ulnar Deviation of the Little Finger in patients with ulnar nerve injury

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230430058028N1

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-31

Start date

2022-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-03-06

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Conditions

Wartenberg`s sign. Lesion of ulnar nerve

Interventions

Intervention group: performing surgery to transfer the extensor tendon of digital mini-me and move its extensor compartment from 5 to 4 and re-stitch the tendon to correct the fifth deviation, which i

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with a history of ulnar nerve injury and deviation of the fifth finger as a result Willingness of the patient to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age less than 10 years old The patient's unwillingness to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of fifth finger deviation correction. Timepoint: Measuring the deviation angle of the fifth finger before the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: goniometer.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAli Saadati Kanafi

Iran University of Medical Sciences

alisaadat60@gmail.com+98 21 6653 1378

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026