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Functional Outcome After EPL-rupture After Distal Radius Fracture

NCT05264675 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2024-11-14

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Summary

Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus, (EPL) is a common complication after distal radius fractures. A rupture prevents the thumb extension, which in turn has a negative impact on hand function. An EPL-rupture can either be surgically treated by primary suture, which means that the ends of the tendon are sutured. This is however not recommended if the tendon is weakened. In such cases the rupture can be treated by a transfer of, most often, extensor indicis proprius (EIP) to the thumb.

Distal radius fractures are common and a rupture of the EPL-tendon is a known complication thar interferes with hand function and therefore more studies on this patient group are warranted.

The aim of this prospective study is to compare regaining of thumb function after surgery, with the non-injured side, after primary suture and EIP-transfer after EPL-rupture as a complication following distal radius fracture.

Conditions

  • Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

PROCEDURE

primary suture

Primary suture of the EPL-tendon

PROCEDURE

EIP-transfer

transfer of the EIP-tendon to the EPL-tendon

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Vastra Gotaland Region

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Ingrid Andreasson, Md Dr · Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-01
Completion
2026-12-01

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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