Postoperative outcome after digital amputation using the conventional technique vs. flexor digitorum superficialis tenodesis
- Conditions
- S68.1S68.2Traumatic amputation of other single finger (complete)(partial)Traumatic amputation of two or more fingers alone (complete)(partial)
- Registration Number
- DRKS00030324
- Lead Sponsor
- BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost gGmbH
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
Inclusion Criteria
Any patient with a revision amputation at the level of the proximal phalanx of a finger
Follow-up no earlier than 6 weeks postop
Exclusion Criteria
Amputation of the thumb
Contraindications for FDS tenodesis at the time of amputation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Range of motion of the affected as well as the contralateral MCP joint<br>Grip strength (using Jamar dynamometer) in power grip and pinch grip on both sides<br>DASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) questionnaire<br>adverse events<br>time to return to work<br>pain (numerical rating scale 0-10)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ength of surgery (min)