The Role of Splinting in Fingertip Injuries

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-01-31

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is attempting to understand whether or not splinting after a fingertip injury improves recovery.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Injury Distal to Flexor and Extensor Tendon Insertions

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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1

Splint

No interventions assigned to this group

2

No Splint

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* injury distal to flexor and extensor tendon insertions
* crush, avulsion, amputation, or penetrating injury to the fingertip
* isolated injury, within two weeks

Exclusion Criteria

* operative fixation required
* unable to participate in rehab

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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David C. Ring, MD

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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David C Ring, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Massachusetts General Hospital

Locations

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Mass General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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2006-p000239

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id