Dupuytren’s contracture RCT (DETECT)
The multicentre trial compares the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of different treatment strategies of Dupuytren’s contracture (contraction of palmar fascia).
Contacts: Mikko Räisänen; Docent Olli Leppänen
Flexor tendon repair mechanics
A series of experimental studies that investigates mechanical phenomena essential to flexor tendon repairs and the mechanical properties of repair techniques.
Contacts: Lasse Linnanmäki; Docent Olli Leppänen
Arthroscopic treatment of elbow osteoarthritis
Arthroscopic procedures have become the standard surgical treatment methods for elbow osteoarthritis. The research series has assessed the treatment outcomes of previous patients and the prospective part evaluates systematically patient treatment outcomes.
Contact: Margit Karelson
Nerve injuries of the hand
Finger sensitivity is essential to the function of the hand. The research advances nerve injury treatment by assessing the outcomes of different nerve injury treatments and by examining in detail the effect of loss of sensitivity on hand function.
Contacts: Patrick Luukinen, Docent Jarkko Jokihaara
Purulent tenosynovitis RCT
The treatment for bacterial tenosynovitis is surgical debridement. The study compares different postoperative treatment options.
Contact: Docent Olli Leppänen
Brachial plexus birth injury
The evaluation and management of brachial plexus birth injury (Erb’s paresis) is initiated immediately after birth. The study collects information on the outcomes of principal operative treatment methods.
Contacts: Pasi Paavilainen; Docent Jarkko Jokihaara
Osteoarthritis of the thumb basal joint RCT
Osteoarthritis of the thumb basal joint (CMC1) is a common condition. The multicentre trial assesses the outcomes of its surgical treatment.
Contact: Docent Jarkko Jokihaara
Pollicization
If a functioning thumb has failed to develop due to a congenital hand anomaly, the index finger can be migrated to the position of the thumb. This is called pollicization. The study investigates the outcomes of pollicization surgeries over a long follow-up period.
Contact: Camilla Hellevuo
Congenital upper extremity anomalies
The extensive follow-up study conducts a systematic assessment of all types of congenital upper extremity anomalies and the effects of their treatment from birth to adulthood.
Contact: Docent Jarkko Jokihaara
Toe-to-hand transplantations
The transplantation of a toe to a finger position is a special procedure, which can be used if the hand, due to congenital deformity, has only one finger or no fingers at all. The study conducts a comprehensive assessment of long-term effects of toe transplantations.
Contact: Camilla Hellevuo
Upper extremity amputations
The research project investigates the treatment and outcome of traumatic amputations. One line of research focuses on the evaluation of the prosthetization of an amputated upper extremity.
Contacts: Anniina Ukkola, Docent Jarkko Jokihaara