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Considering the thumb's contribution to fine dexterity and precision grip, this study aims to evaluate fine manual dexterity alongside functional outcomes following isolated thumb tendon injuries, and to examine the relationship between postoperative functional improvement and changes in fine manual dexterity.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients diagnosed with isolated thumb tendon injuries at the hand level, who underwent surgical tre |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire and Physical Exam | Other | Joint range of motion, fine manual dexterity, reaction time, and grip strength will be assessed, and the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire will be administered to the patients. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Goniometric measurement | Joint mobility will be measured in degrees (°) using a universal goniometer. Active flexion and extension of the Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and Interphalangeal (IP) joints will be recorded. Higher degrees indicate better joint mobility. | At postoperative 12th and 24th week |
| Gross and fine grip strength | Gross grip strength will be measured in kilograms (kg) using a Jamar Hand Dynamometer. Fine grip strength will be measured in kilograms (kg) using a Jamar Pinch gauge. Key pinch, tip-to-tip pinch, tripod pinch and pulp-to-pulp pinch strengths will be assessed. Patients will perform three maximum effort trials, and the mean value will be recorded. Higher values indicate greater strength. | At postoperative 12th and 24th week |
| Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire | he questionnaire covers 6 domains: overall hand function, activities of daily living, pain, work performance, appearance, and satisfaction. Total scores range from 0 to 100. For the pain domain, higher scores indicate more pain; for all other domains, higher scores indicate better hand function. | At postoperative 12th and 24th week |
| The O'Connor Finger Dexterity Test | The unit of measure is the time in seconds required to complete the placement of pins in the board. Lower time values indicate better fine motor skill and manual dexterity. | At postoperative 12th and 24th week |
| The Nelson Hand Reaction Test | The participant's reaction is measured by the distance the ruler falls before being caught measured in centimeters.Lower values (shorter distance) indicate faster reaction speed and better neuromuscular coordination. | At postoperative 12th and 24th week |
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Patients with surgically repaired isolated thumb tendon injuries
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Umut Eraslan | Contact | +905444126520 | ueraslan@pau.edu.tr |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Pamukkale University | Denizli | 20170 | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 23981421 | Background | Starr HM, Snoddy M, Hammond KE, Seiler JG 3rd. Flexor tendon repair rehabilitation protocols: a systematic review. J Hand Surg Am. 2013 Sep;38(9):1712-7.e1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2013.06.025. | |
| Background | Caron Y. The real role of thumb in the overall function of hand. Sci Insights. 2025;47(3):1963-6. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013708 | Tendon Injuries |
| ID | Term |
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| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
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| ID | Term |
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| D011795 | Surveys and Questionnaires |
| D012149 | Restraint, Physical |
| ID | Term |
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| D003625 | Data Collection |
| D004812 | Epidemiologic Methods |
| D008919 | Investigative Techniques |
| D017531 | Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms |
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| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |
| D011634 | Public Health |
| D004778 | Environment and Public Health |
| D032763 | Behavior Control |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
| D007103 | Immobilization |