Nerve Damage, Trauma Nervous System
Conditions
Brief summary
Assessment of the Outcomes of Hand Nerve Injuries
Interventions
Standard clinical and functional assessment of acute traumatic peripheral nerve injuries, including motor, sensory, and functional outcome evaluations, without assignment to a specific therapeutic intervention.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 years and older * Diagnosis of acute traumatic peripheral nerve injury of the upper extremity (median, ulnar, radial, or combined injuries) * Injury requiring surgical or conservative management * Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* History of previous peripheral nerve injury or surgery in the affected upper extremity * Presence of central nervous system disorders affecting upper extremity function * Severe concomitant musculoskeletal injuries preventing functional assessment * Inability to complete clinical and functional evaluations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) Total Score - Injured Hand | 6 months after injury | Patient-reported hand outcomes assessed with the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) for the injured hand. Total score range: 0-100; higher scores indicate better hand-related outcomes. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grip Strength of Injured Hand (Jamar Dynamometer) | 6 months after injury | Grip strength of the injured hand measured using a Jamar dynamometer (kg). Mean of 3 trials; higher values indicate greater strength. |
| Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test Threshold - Injured Hand | 6 months after injury | Cutaneous pressure threshold assessed using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments in the injured hand. Reported as monofilament level (or gram-force, if applicable); lower values indicate better sensation. |
| Static Two-Point Discrimination - Injured Hand | 6 months after injury | Static two-point discrimination measured in millimeters (mm) in the injured hand; lower values indicate better discrimination. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)