Flexor Tendon Injury
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combining IVR-based rehabilitation with a controlled early active mobilization protocol on functional outcomes, digit range of motion, grip strength, pinch strength and pain following flexor tendon repair.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALactive mobilization
controlled early active mobilization
COMBINATION_PRODUCTactive mobilization plus IVR-based rehabilitation.
controlled early active mobilization protocol plus IVR-based rehabilitation.
Sponsors
Cairo University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients undergoing hand flexor tendon repair (within 24 hours up to 10 days) from both sexes. * Age ranges from 18 to 50 years * Only patients with isolated injuries to the flexor digitorum profundus and/or superficialis tendons will be selected * Ability to follow instructions and participate in rehabilitation sessions
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with associated injuries (fractures, skin loss, crush injury, thumb flexor tendon injuries, nerve injuries and vascular injuries) or systemic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes) will be excluded * Previous trauma or surgery to the affected hand. * Cognitive impairments interfere with participation . * Participation in other rehabilitation programs. * Bilateral hand injuries * Delayed surgery after injury.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pinch strength(pinch gauge kg) | 8 weeks and 12 weeks after surgery |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
CONTACTWarda Ali
Outcome results
None listed