Mini-C-Arm for Distal Radius Fractures in Adults

University of Cincinnati63 enrolled

Overview

Determine efficacy of the use of mini-c-arm fluoroscopy for the closed reduction of isolated distal radius fractures in adult patients in the emergency department setting.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

Mini-c-armOTHER

Fluoroscopy used to aid reduction of distal radius fracture

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Closed distal radius fracture requiring reduction Exclusion Criteria: * Open, other ipsilateral upper extremity fractures, pregnant, incarcerated, less than 18 yo

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Reduction quality

Fracture alignment measured on post-reduction radiographs

Time frame: Immediately post reduction

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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