Effects of Different Wrist Positions in Dorsal Blocking Orthoses After Flexor Tendon Repair
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age16+
SponsorSedanur Güngör
About this trial
This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of three different wrist positions (30° extension, neutral, and 30° flexion) used in dorsal blocking orthoses during early active mobilization after zone I-II flexor tendon repair. A total of 54 patients will be randomly assigned into three groups. All participants will receive the same rehabilitation protocol. Clinical and functional outcomes including total active motion, pain, complications, functional status, and orthosis satisfaction will be evaluated at 6, 8, and 12 weeks by a blinded assessor.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Individuals aged 16 years and older
Patients who underwent zone I or II flexor tendon repair using at least a four--strand suture technique
Referral to physiotherapy within the first 10 days after surgery
Eligibility for a controlled early active mobilization protocol
Disqualifiers
Thumb tendon repairs
Multiple or complex injuries (e.g., concomitant peripheral nerve injury, fractures requiring immobilization, joint dislocation, extensor tendon injury)
Active infection
Severe edema preventing orthosis use
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- 3D-Printed Dorsal Blocking Orthosis (wrist 30 degree extension)
- 3D-Printed Dorsal Blocking Orthosis (wrist neutral)
- 3D-Printed Dorsal Blocking Orthosis (wrist 30 degree flexion)
Treatment groups
64 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Sedanur Güngör
Lead sponsor
Gazi University
Sponsor institution
Gazi University Scientific Research Unit
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov