Assessment of Functional Outcomes Following Successful Finger Replantation
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Finger Replantation. Basic parameters: 10 years — 60 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The functional outcomes following finger replantation are assessed using a combination of objective measures such as grip strength, range of motion, and sensory testing and subjective evaluations, such as patient-reported outcomes regarding pain, satisfaction, and ability to perform daily activities. Various scoring systems have been developed to standardize the assessment of these outcomes, but differences in methodology, patient demographics, and injury types often make direct comparisons difficult. Despite these challenges, it remains clear that the benefits of replantation extend beyond simply salvaging the digit; the restoration of function is a key determinant in the success of the procedure.
Primary outcome measures
- Range of motion (ROM) [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
- Finger flexion and extension of replanted digits [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
- Grip and pinch strengths [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
- Recovery of sensibility [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
- Pain intensity [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
- DASH score [Time frame: At least 6 months after replantation]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients who suffered traumatic digit injuries leading to total amputation as defined by Biemer (Biemer, 1980).
- Multiple digit replantation.
Exclusion criteria
- Multiple level amputations.
- Bad general condition.
- Mutilating hand injuries.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Sohag University Hospital — Sohag
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07029763 · Soh-Med-25-5_2MD