FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial

@FIRST_PHC

Pragmatic multi-centre RCT comparing splints following repair of finger flexor tendons.

Pulvertaft Hand Centre, UHDB Joined November 2021

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FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial @FIRST_PHC Nov 2

We are so delighted to see our trial published in the BMJ. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this research. A huge step forward for patient care following flexor tendon injury. Well done all 👏🏻.

@The_Pulvertaft @Pulvertafthands @SCHARRSheffield

The BMJ @bmj_latest Nov 1

BMJ Research: This randomised controlled trial found no difference in clinical effectiveness between long, short, and mini splints
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Linked commentary says this provides a clearer case for patient choice
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FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial @FIRST_PHC Nov 29, 2025

📣 Results are in 📣

Thank you @BSSHand and @BAHTHandtherapy for a fantastic Autumn meeting. Delighted to be able to share the results of @FIRST_PHC. Watch out for the publications!

Next step - implementation

@AvrilDrummond1 @The_Pulvertaft @NIHRresearch @BamfordEmma

FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial @FIRST_PHC Aug 12, 2025

We’ve been a little quiet recently, but with good reason. The team are busily working away preparing the results of FIRST to share with you very soon.

@BamfordEmma @AvrilDrummond1 @NIHRresearch @SCHARRSheffield @Pulvertafthands @The_Pulvertaft

FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial @FIRST_PHC May 21, 2025

Today is clinical trials day. We are so proud of all we have achieved with First and all of the teams and individuals involved @BSSHand @BAHTHandtherapy @BamfordEmma @AvrilDrummond1 @The_Pulvertaft

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FIRST:Flexor Injury Rehab Splint Trial @FIRST_PHC May 1, 2025

A momentous day. All data has been collected from our amazing site teams. We couldn’t be more proud and greatful. Thank you 🙏 for your amazing efforts. Results on their way!
@Pulvertafthands @BAHTHandtherapy @BSSHand @AvrilDrummond1 @BamfordEmma @NIHRresearch @SCHARRSheffield