Self Digital Photography for Assessing Elbow Range of Motion
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/15/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2016 |
| End Date: | November 15, 2018 |
Validation of Self Digital Photography for Assessing Elbow Range of Motion
Loss of elbow range of motion can significantly affect activities of daily living. Measuring
elbow range of motion is critical for tracking post surgical outcomes. This study seeks to
validate the ability to validate self photography as a means of followup through long
distance correspondence.
elbow range of motion is critical for tracking post surgical outcomes. This study seeks to
validate the ability to validate self photography as a means of followup through long
distance correspondence.
Loss of elbow range of motion is common after trauma and can significantly affect activities
of daily living. Patients across the country travel to tertiary referral centers to have this
problem addressed. Followup is critical and can often be difficult given distances between
patients home and their healthcare provider. Measuring postoperative outcomes requires
accurate and reliable documentation of range of motion. Previously, the investigators have
validated digital photography as a means of accurately measuring elbow range of motion. In
that study, photographs were taken by a non-professional photographer. With the advance in
personal technology, patients now have the ability to take photos themselves. This study
seeks to validate self photography, which will ultimately improve patient follow up and
improve clinical monitoring
of daily living. Patients across the country travel to tertiary referral centers to have this
problem addressed. Followup is critical and can often be difficult given distances between
patients home and their healthcare provider. Measuring postoperative outcomes requires
accurate and reliable documentation of range of motion. Previously, the investigators have
validated digital photography as a means of accurately measuring elbow range of motion. In
that study, photographs were taken by a non-professional photographer. With the advance in
personal technology, patients now have the ability to take photos themselves. This study
seeks to validate self photography, which will ultimately improve patient follow up and
improve clinical monitoring
Inclusion Criteria:
- Elbow contracture in the sagittal place
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to read English
- Unable to forward flex shoulder to 90 degrees or hold their shoulder at 90 degrees for
the duration of the examination
- Unable to tolerate the exercise due to pain
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