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Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2019
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the hand function after flexor tendon repair (FTR) and to ... more Objectives This study aims to evaluate the hand function after flexor tendon repair (FTR) and to investigate factors associated with functional outcomes. Patients and methods Between January 2013 and September 2015, a total of 126 patients (84 males, 42 females; mean age 31 years; range, 15 to 62 years) who underwent FTR due to flexor tendon injuries (FTIs) were included. The hand function was assessed using the Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) at three and six months following FTR. Results Of the patients, 94 (75%) and 72 (56%) completed the three-month and six-month assessment visits, respectively. A total of 65 patients (51.1%) had both three and six-month follow-up data. The patients regained a fair amount of power grip strength and more than half of their pinch grip strength compared to the unaffected hand. The results of assessment of hand function at activity and participation levels (JHFT and Quick DASH) showe...
Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2019
Objectives This study aims to evaluate the hand function after flexor tendon repair (FTR) and to ... more Objectives This study aims to evaluate the hand function after flexor tendon repair (FTR) and to investigate factors associated with functional outcomes. Patients and methods Between January 2013 and September 2015, a total of 126 patients (84 males, 42 females; mean age 31 years; range, 15 to 62 years) who underwent FTR due to flexor tendon injuries (FTIs) were included. The hand function was assessed using the Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) at three and six months following FTR. Results Of the patients, 94 (75%) and 72 (56%) completed the three-month and six-month assessment visits, respectively. A total of 65 patients (51.1%) had both three and six-month follow-up data. The patients regained a fair amount of power grip strength and more than half of their pinch grip strength compared to the unaffected hand. The results of assessment of hand function at activity and participation levels (JHFT and Quick DASH) showe...