Comparison of TAM for two relative motion extension orthotic programs (RME full time v RME during the day and a night resting orthosis) following extensor tendon repair in zones V-VI: A randomised pilot study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Extensor tendon repair in zones V and VI in the hand; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001241123
• Lead Sponsor: Austin Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-09-09
• Last Update Posted: 30 September 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 32

Inclusion Criteria

Zone V and/or VI EDC and/or EIP and/or EDM 50-100% tendon laceration with repair
The surgeon or surgical team member has deemed the repair suitable for early mobilisation (i.e. repair not tight or fragile, no unrepaired partial tendon lacerations)
Repair of 3 or fewer fingers
10 or fewer days since surgical repair of the tendon(s)
With or without MCP joint capsular repair
Hand fractures assessed by the surgeon or surgical team member as appropriate for early active motion
Adult (aged 18 or over)
Ability to give written consent and to participate in English

Exclusion Criteria

Repair to 4 fingers
Repair to extensor pollicis longus
Concomitant flexor tendon repair
Tenuous tendon repair as assessed by the surgeon or surgical team member
Hand fractures deemed unsuitable for early active motion as assessed by the surgeon or surgical team member
Inability to give informed consent
Unable to understand English
Has a condition that will hinder the participant’s ability to comply with the study protocol (e.g. cognitive impairment)
Has a condition that may hinder healing (e.g. Diabetes, undergoing cancer treatment)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified