NCT07009197

Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hand Post Surgical Scars in Primary Flexor Tendons Repair in Zone v

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 42 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on hand post surgical scars in primary flexor tendons repair in zone v

Detailed description

The hand plays an important role in independent daily living and in communication with the environment. As the most mobile part of the upper extremity, the hand is actively used in everyday life and professional fields. The flexor tendons of the hand are critical for normal hand function. Injury to these tendons can result in absent finger and wrist flexion, and a subsequent loss of overall hand function. The surgical techniques used to repair these tendons have improved in the past few decades, as have the postoperative rehabilitation protocols. In spite of these advances, flexor tendon repairs continue to be plagued by postoperative scar formation, which limits tendon gliding and prevents a full functional recovery. Many different treatment methods can reduce the trauma and surgical scars. Manual scar treatment is one of these methods. Manual scar therapy to be effective requires applying physiological stimuli adequately to the phase of wound healing. Scar tissue therapy is a treatment for reducing pain and functional limitations, improving pliability, reducing hyper-pigmentation, pruritus, fascial adhesions, to reduce scar thickness and smooth surface area. Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a soft-tissue treatment technique where an instrument is used to provide a mobilizing stimulus to positively affect scar tissue and myofascial adhesion.

Conditions

• Hand Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization	the treatment will start by disinfect the instrument between patients to avoid transfer of infections. It is recommended to disinfect the instrument with intermediate-level disinfectants (e.g. isopropyl alcohol), then wash it with soap and water to remove any residuals of the chemical disinfectant off the instrument. If the tools contacts blood, bodily fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin then disinfecting it with high-level disinfectant should be done .IASTM will be done at 30-60 degrees angle for 40-120 seconds+ radiational therapy
OTHER	traditional therapy	the patients will receive traditional therapy in the form of ultrasound, scar massage, and stretching exercises.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-05
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2025-09-01
• First posted: 2025-06-06
• Last updated: 2025-06-06