Evaluation of Eight-Strand Flexor Tendon Repair Without Splinting

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Conditions studied: Flexor Tendon Injury, Splints, Flexor Tendon Repair, Flexor Tendon

In brief

This prospective cohort study evaluates functional outcomes of primary eight-strand flexor tendon repair in zone II without postoperative splinting in 40 adults (≥18 years) at Assiut University Hospitals. Patients undergo wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) surgery followed by immediate gentle active motion. Primary outcome: total active motion via Strickland score at 6 weeks and 6 months. Secondary: grip strength, DASH score, patient satisfaction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07382193

Run by

Assiut University

People needed

40

Starts

2026-03-01

Expected to finish

2027-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients (18+ years).
• Single or multiple clean-cut flexor tendon injuries.
• Primary repair performed within 2 weeks.
• Patients with concurrent digital nerve injuries will include if the nerve could be directly repaired.

You may not qualify if…

• Crush or avulsion injuries.
• Associated fractures or neurovascular compromise.
• Recurrent or chronic tendon injuries.

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