Fixation of Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture

Sohag University30 enrolled

Overview

comparison between different methods in fixation of comminuted distal radius fractures

This clinical study aims at comparison of treatment outcomes of Spanning plate versus spanning External fixator in fixation of comminuted distal radius fracture. The primary outcomes that we like to measure are pain, healing. Stiffness and range of motion .

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

dorsal platingPROCEDURE

Spanning Plate inserted dorsally below tendons Spanning External Fixator by rods inserted in distal radius and metacarpals

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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* Inclusion criteria * Skeletally mature patients aging 18 or more * Comminuted distal radius fractures Fernandez type V * Exclusion criteria * Age less than 18 year or more * Patients with previous fracture affecting wrist joint in the same side. * Parients with active infection in the affected joint * Pathological fracture * Neurological disorder (epilepsy…etc) Reheumatoid

Locations (1)

Sohag University Hospital

Sohag, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Mayo modified wrist score

measure.grip strength

Time frame: up to 6 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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