Soft tissue distraction using pentagonal frame in long standing traumatic flexion deformity of interphalangeal joints

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• Conditions: Flexion contracture of proximal and distal interphalangeal finger joints.; Deformity of finger(s)

• Registration Number: IRCT201201298861N1
• Lead Sponsor: Researach deputy of Tehran university of medical sciences, Faculty of medicine

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

patients with long-standing scars on fingers for more than 6 months after the trauma with a history of unsuccessful medical treatment for the past 6 months. Exclusion criteria: history of muscular and/or bone injuries of the fingers (only pure cutaneous and subcutaneous traumatic injuries resulting scar formation will be studied); Bone fracture (using X-rays); acute inflammation or granulation tissue; History of other medical comorbidities including medical or surgical problems, immune-suppression; previous history of surgery in the involved hand; any previous traumatic injuries of the hand; physical exam revealing any sensory, motor or vascular problem within the hand.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Degree of flexion contracture of proximal interphalangeal finger joints. Timepoint: before surgery, six months after surgery. Method of measurement: Degree using measure.;Degree of flexion contracture of distal interphalangeal finger joints. Timepoint: before surgery, six months after surgery. Method of measurement: Degree using measure.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion of proximal interphalangeal finger joint. Timepoint: before surgery, six months after surgery. Method of measurement: degree using measure.;Range of motion of distal interphalangeal finger joint. Timepoint: before surgery, six months after surgery. Method of measurement: degree using measure.