A Goniometry Paradigm Shift to Measure Burn Scar Contracture in Burn Patients
Abstract
Objective: To test more extensively a recently designed Revised Goniometry (RG) method and compare it to Standard Goniometry (SG) used to measure burn scar contracted joint angles for determining disability severity and function in a burn population. Hypothesis: Significant statistical differences in patient joint angle measurements will be found between SG techniques compared to RG techniques which incorporate CKM and CFU principles. Specific Aim 1: To compare the average reduction in joint range of motion measured with the standard GM measurements to a newly conceived set of revised GM measurements in a burn population across six (6) joints of interest in eleven (11) single directions. Specific Aim 2: To compare the average reduction in joint range of motion measured with the standard GM measurements to a newly conceived set of revised GM measurements in a burn population for each of the six (6) joints of interest in eleven (11) single directions. Specific Aim 3: To examine the association between the reduction in the joint range of motion and the extent of cutaneous surface area involvement. *Note specific aims updated to align with core protocol.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1043170
Entities
People
- Ingrid Parry
Organizations
- Geneva Foundation