Hand Replant, Hand Transplant
Conditions
Keywords
hand transplant, hand replant
Brief summary
The investigators hope to gain insights into the functional organization of the human cerebral cortex in response to upper limb amputation and surgical interventions including hand replantation and hand transplantation.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Missouri-Columbia
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* between 18-70 yrs old * undergone successful allogeneic transplantation of one or both hands OR undergone successful reattachment of one or both hands OR will have experienced surgical repair of one or more severed nerves (ulnar, medial, radial, digital in the upper limb * must speak English
Exclusion criteria
* younger than 18 years or older than 70 years * not undergone a replant or transplant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Biomicroscopy | Up to 12 months | We will scan the cross section of the medial nerve at the pisiform bone level to determine the level of CTS with Ultrasound Biomicroscopy machine. This device is not approved for clinical decisions, only used for research purposes. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grip Strength | Up to 12 months | — |
| Pinch Strength | Up to 12 months | — |
| DASH Questionnaire | Up to 12 months | Subjects will complete the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactChristina L Kaufman, PhD
Backup ContactDonna Stacy, RN, MSN
Outcome results
None listed