Video vs. written instructions for hand flexor rehab
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares watching a video versus reading instructions to guide rehabilitation after hand flexor tendon repair. It aims to find which method helps patients recover motion better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have an isolated flexor tendon injury in your hand.
- Your surgery was done using a technique called WALANT (wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet).
- You are willing to provide written consent to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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