Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
exercise
Sponsors
Noha Elserty
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: flexor tendon injuries caused by open cuts (such as by broken glass) to the hand or crush injuries injuries in zone II
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: secondary repair surgery diabetes mellitus nerve injury or bone fracture associated with tendon injury and injury due to sudden forced extension of the fingers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1-Pinch gauge was used to measure lateral pinch, 2-point pinch, and 3-point pinch strength. 2-Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer will be used to measure grip, lateral pinch, 2-point pinch, and 3-point pinch strength. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire will be used to assess (1) overall hand function, (2) activities of daily living (ADL), (3) pain, (4) work performance, (5) aesthetics, and (6) patient satisfaction with hand function. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactNoha Elserty
lecturer of physical therapy at Egyptian Chinese University
Outcome results
None listed