New ultrasound test could catch hand surgery complications weeks earlier
NCT ID NCT07238517
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound can find complications like re-rupture or infection in the first 6-12 weeks after hand tendon repair. Fifty adults who had tendon surgery will get ultrasound scans, and doctors will compare the results to standard follow-up methods. If ultrasound proves accurate, it could help surgeons treat problems sooner and improve hand recovery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- musculoskeletal ultrasound (imaging device)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make ultrasound a routine tool to catch complications like re-rupture or infection weeks earlier than standard checks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Ultrasound might miss some issues or lead to unnecessary follow-ups.
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Assiut University
Asyut, Egypt
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