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Non-bridging Fixator Versus Percutaneous Pinning for Distal Radius Fractures

NCT00908895 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2011-03-01

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Summary

The treatment of extra-articular distal radius fractures is still controversial. In Canada, most patients with unstable fractures are treated with pinning and cast. Results are often associated with shortening and lack of function.

The purpose of the study is to compare stabilization with a radio-radial fixator to the usual method, suggesting that the radio-radial fixator will provide more strength at 6 months follow-up.

Conditions

  • Radius Fractures

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Radio-radial fixator

Using the Distal Radius Fixator from Synthes. A single splint for 5 days.

PROCEDURE

Percutaneous pinning

Insert two K-wires in the distal radius, one in the fracture line dorsally and one from the styloid. A cast for 6 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2003-04-30
Primary Completion
2007-05-31
Completion
2007-05-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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