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Comparison of Early Passive and Active Mobilization Protocols in Flexor Tendon Repair Rehabilitation of the Hand

NCT05598918 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2023-02-08

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Summary

Many active and passive rehabilitation programs are applied in the rehabilitation processes after flexor tendon repair. There is no clear rehabilitation program accepted by the whole world. An accurate understanding of these injuries at the histological and biomechanical level is necessary to improve rehabilitation outcomes. Mechanical properties of tendons, such as their viscoelasticity, are affected by the increase in stiffness caused by the rupture, repair, and healing process. Previous studies have shown that the mechanical properties of a repaired tendon, such as stiffness, material properties and functionality of tendon tissue Shear-wave elastography can detect pathological changes in tendinopathy before they are visible on conventional Ultrasonography imaging. In addition, shear wave elastography allows the evaluation of quantitative measurements and is considered more objective because it provides reproducible results. Our aim in this study is to evaluate the changes in the mechanical properties of the hand flexor tendons repaired using shear wave elastography (SWE) during the rehabilitation process and natural process and their effect on functionality.

Conditions

  • Tendon Injuries

Interventions

PROCEDURE

early active mobilization

In the active rehabilitation group, active extension and passive flexion of the metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints were performed with kleinert splint at angles suitable for active mobilization group.Then, the patients were asked to passively flex the injured side with their healthy hand and hold it in the flexion position for 3-5 seconds.

PROCEDURE

early passive mobilization

In the passive rehabilitation group, active extension and passive flexion of the metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints were performed with kleinert splint at angles suitable for passive mobilization group.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-04-01
Primary Completion
2022-12-01
Completion
2022-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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