Comparison Between Digital Nerve Microanastomosis and Traction Neurectomy in Post-Digital Amputation Pain

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

About this trial

The goal of this prospective observational study is to assess the post-operative pain in adults with digital amputation following two different surgical interventions: microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Which surgical intervention results in less post-operative pain? * Which surgical intervention leads to fewer symptoms after six months? * Which surgical intervention is associated with fewest post-operative complications? Participants will complete a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess the pain and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) to evaluate the disabilities.

The researchers will assess post-operative complications during follow-up appointments.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years

Patients who have undergone a traumatic digital amputation

Patients treated with one of the two following techniques: microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy

Postoperative follow-up of at least 6 months

Disqualifiers

Patients treated with a surgical intervention other than microanastomosis of digital nerves or traction neurectomy for digital amputation

Non-traumatic amputations (e.g., cancer or infection)

Follow-up of less than 6 months

Patients with pre-existing peripheral neuropathy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

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Locations

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