Hand therapy after tendon repair surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies if combining task-oriented exercises with mirror therapy helps people recover hand movement better after flexor tendon repair surgery. It is for working-age adults who had a direct repair of a flexor tendon in their hand.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You were working before your hand injury.
- You had a direct repair of a flexor tendon in your hand (not re-do surgery).
- You have no other major injuries like nerve damage, fractures, or serious blood vessel problems.
- You are able to understand and follow instructions.
- You have not had a failed tendon repair before.
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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