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Extraarticular Distal Radius Fractures, X-fix or Volar Fixation

NCT01034943 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2014-03-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Distal radius fractures are treated surgically if severely displaced. This study aims to investigate the outcome after surgery. The investigators will randomize patients to either external fixation with optional addition of k-wires or open reduction and fixation with a volar plate.

Conditions

  • Dorsally Displaced Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures
  • Age 50 - 74 for Females or 60-74 for Males
  • Low Energy Trauma

Interventions

PROCEDURE

External fixation

Operation with external fixation and optional addition of k-wire

PROCEDURE

Volar plate

Operation with a Synthes volar two column plate (TCP)

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Sari Ponzer, Professor · Karolinska Institutet

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Max Age
74 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-08-31
Primary Completion
2013-02-28
Completion
2014-02-28

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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