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Reachable Workspace To Assess Upper Extremity Function

Assessment of reachable workspace in patients undergoing elbow or shoulder surgery

Description:

Use of markers with motion capture to see the space patients can reach with their hands before and after undergoing elbow or shoulder surgery.

Who May Qualify?:
  • Patients undergoing surgery at the shoulder or elbow to improve reach
  • Patients 3-18 years old
Who Does Not Qualify:
  • Patients under 3 years old or older than 18
  • Patients who will not be having shoulder or elbow surgery
Interested in participating?
We are currently recruiting
Study Sponsor:

Shriner's Children's Hospital

Full IRB Study Title:
Reachable Workspace to Assess Upper Extremity Function and Outcomes
IRB Study ID:
2022-073
If you are interested in this study or have questions about your child's eligibility, please contact:

Merry Tomcany

Mtomcany@akronchildrens.org

Lead Investigator
Stephanie Russo, MD, PhD

Pediatric Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgeon
Brachial Plexus Treatment ProgramPediatric Hand and Upper Extremity ClinicOrthopedicsUpper Extremity Motion Analysis Lab

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