Saline injections to prevent tendon scar tissue after hand surgery
This trial tests whether repeated saline injections guided by ultrasound can prevent or treat scar tissue that forms after hand tendon repair surgery. If successful, it may help improve finger movement after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a torn tendon in one of your fingers (index, middle, ring, or little finger) in the area called Zone II.
- You are scheduled to have surgery to repair the tendon.
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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