This study aims to develop an objective scar scoring system via ultrasonography and try to apply it to clinical using. This study was divided into two parts. The first part of the study is an observational study design. The scar scoring system will be developed, and its test-retest reliability and criterion-related validity will be tested in this part. The second part is also an observational study design. The clinical application of the system on traumatic injured patients is conducted in the second part. The results from this scar scoring system are correlated with hand function measurements. Moreover, every scar will be recorded three times within one month during routine rehabilitation to investigate the change.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
83
No intervention in this group
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan
RECRUITINGUltrasonography platform - Healthy Group - Baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from dominant hand of healthy adults. These data will be collected two times in healthy group to test the test-retest reliability of the system.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 days after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Healthy Group - 2 days after baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from dominant hand of healthy adults. These data will be collected two times in healthy group to test the test-retest reliability of the system.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 days after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group - Baseline
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group - 2 weeks after baseline
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group - 4 weeks after baseline
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.
Time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Healthcare professional - Baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images. The healthcare professionals will as the users to collect images from phantom or hand tissues. These data will be collected up to two times in healthcare professional group to test the test-retest reliability of the system and the effect of different experience levels.
Time frame: Baseline, within 1 week after baseline
Ultrasonography platform - Healthcare professional - within 1 week after baseline
An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images. The healthcare professionals will as the users to collect images from phantom or hand tissues. These data will be collected up to two times in healthcare professional group to test the test-retest reliability of the system and the effect of different experience levels.
Time frame: Baseline, within 1 week after baseline
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