Changes in Function of the Upper Limb With Physiotherapy

Lithuanian University of Health Sciences

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Burn of Upper Limb, Except Wrist and Hand

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06139731

Brigita Siparyte-Sinkeviciene

Details and patient eligibility

About

This paper describes a pilot clinical study designed to compare changes in ROM, muscle strength and functional recovery of the upper limb during the inpatient treatment period of burn injury.

Full description

Patients with burns can face challenges throughout their recovery, including contractures and a reduced range of motion (ROM) in the upper limb (UL), upper and lower limb impairment. Restoring range of motion, muscle strength, and mobility is essential to reduce scarring formation and contractures. The study included 17 patients with unilateral or bilateral superficial, deep partial and full thickness burns to the upper limbs, with or without burns to the upper body, covering 10% or more of the total body surface area

Enrollment: 17 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• patients aged 18-69 years
• had burns on the upper limb(s) with or without burns on the upper body
• burns involving ≥ 10% total body surface area (TBSA) with the presence of deep partial thickness or full thickness burns
• who agreed to take part in the study

Exclusion criteria

• inability to perform or understand tests
• other injuries (fractures, brain injury)
• central and peripheral nervous system disorders
• amputation
• with burns on the head, hands, feet, and genital area