Hand Function Comparison: Individuals with Extensor Tendon Injuries versus Those with Normal Hands

Not yet recruiting

Conditions: Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon,

Registration Number: CTRI/2023/11/060364

Lead Sponsor: Vineetha Devassykutty

Brief Summary: Hand function is necessary for daily activities. A decline in manual dexterity can be caused by injury or disease in various populations, leading to a wide range of activity restrictions or limitations, e.g., peeling fruits, dressing, undressing, using mobile phones, writing, eating, etc. Tendon injuries can cause significant functional impairment. Inadequate intervention can lead to deformity, loss of motion, joint contractures, and loss of function. Restoring the hand function following tendon injury remains the most difficult challenge in hand surgery due to adherence, tightness, and scar tissue. Extensor tendon injuries have received less attention in the literature than flexor tendon injuries, and a lack of literature is present on hand function in individuals who have sustained extensor tendon injuries.

The study aims to compare hand function among individuals with extensor tendon injuries and individuals with normal hand function.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Not Yet Recruiting

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Extensor Tendon Injury(all the zones, with/without bony involvement) 8-12 weeks post-surgical intervention.

Exclusion Criteria

Nerve injuries Bilateral tendon injuries Flexor tendon injuries Amputation of fingers Persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and neurological disorders.

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Jebson Tylor Hand Function Test(JTHFT)	8-12 weeks post-surgical intervention
Grip and pinch Strength	8-12 weeks post-surgical intervention
TAM	8-12 weeks post-surgical intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Kasturba Hospital
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Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Kasturba Hospital
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Dr Mithun Pai G
Principal investigator
9964279546
mithun.paig@manipal.edu