Percutaneous fusion of the hand and wrist for rheumatoid arthritis

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Functional and operative outcome following percutaneous fusion of the hand and wrist for rheumatoid arthritis

• IRAS ID

  152939

• Contact name

  Grey Giddins

• Contact email

  greygiddins@nhs.net

• Sponsor organisation

  Royal United Hospital

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 3 months, 30 days

• Research summary

  The aim of this research project is to assess the function of the hand and / or wrist following fusion surgery for patients with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the relevant joint(s). The assessment includes the level of pain at rest and when performing activities, the type(s) of activity you could perform, and operative success by demonstrating fusion of the joint on X-ray and satisfaction rating on the appearance of the scar.

• REC name

  South West - Central Bristol Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  16/SW/0009

• Date of REC Opinion

  15 Feb 2016

• REC opinion

  Unfavourable Opinion