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Extension Block Pinning vs Conservative Treatment for Mallet Finger Fractures

NCT07560137 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2026-04-30

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Mallet finger fractures are injuries affecting the tip of the finger and can be treated either with splinting or surgery. However, there is no clear agreement on which treatment provides better outcomes for certain types of these fractures.

In this study, patients with mallet finger fractures were randomly assigned to receive either surgical treatment using a pin-orthosis extension-block pinning technique or conservative treatment with splint immobilization. Patients were followed at regular intervals, and outcomes such as finger movement, function, bone healing, and complications were evaluated over time.

The purpose of this study is to compare these two treatment approaches and determine which one leads to better clinical and functional outcomes.

Conditions

  • Mallet Finger Fracture

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pin-Orthosis Extension-Block Pinning Technique

The pin-orthosis extension-block pinning technique was performed under appropriate anesthesia. A Kirschner wire was used to block extension at the distal interphalangeal joint and stabilize the fracture fragment, followed by immobilization with an orthosis. The fixation was maintained for a defined period, and patients were followed according to the study protocol.

PROCEDURE

Splinting

Conservative treatment consisted of continuous splint immobilization of the distal interphalangeal joint in extension. Patients were instructed to maintain uninterrupted splint use for the recommended duration with regular follow-up visits to monitor compliance and clinical progress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Haseki Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kemal A Col, Doctor · Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-01-13
Primary Completion
2024-10-15
Completion
2024-10-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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