The purpose of the research study is to determine the overall clinical and radiographic outcome differences between internal brace technique and the gold standard Kirschner wires (K-wire) technique for treatment of perilunate dislocations (e.g. nonunion, reoperation, infection, fixation failure, etc.). A secondary purpose is to determine the specific types of complications and their incidence rates with respect to internal brace technique and the gold standard Kirschner wires (K-wire) technique (e.g. range of motion losses, pain, numbness, weakness, etc).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida, United States
Clinical Functional Assessment
assessment to measure wrist flexion/extension (degrees), wrist flexion/extension arc (degrees), and composite wrist function
Time frame: From enrollment to 2-years postoperative
Quick DASH Form
Assessment of symptoms and ability to perform certain activities.
Time frame: From enrollment to 2-years postoperative
Specific types of complications and their incidence rates
Determine the specific types of complications and their incidence rates with respect to internal brace technique and the gold standard Kirschner wires (K-wire) technique (e.g. range of motion losses, pain, paresthesias, weakness, etc.).
Time frame: From enrollment to 2-years postoperative
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