Range of Motion and Patients With Distal Radius Fractures

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Radius Fractures

In brief

Hypothesis : Early active range of motion protocol after open reduction and internal fixation of a distal radius fracture with a volar fixed angle locking plate results in earlier return of functional motion, earlier return to work and improved functional outcomes compared delayed mobilization. Specific Aim: To compare early range of motion versus delayed motion protocol in distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation with a volar fixed angle locking plate with respect to time to fracture union, range of motion, functional outcome measures, return to work and complications.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00816998

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

39

Starts

2006-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-04-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• The following criteria must be met to be enrolled:
• Have a closed unstable distal radius fracture
• Have a fracture classified as an AO Type A or C fracture, with or without an ulnar styloid fracture
• Be a male or non-pregnant female at least 18 years of age.
• Understand the requirements of the study and able to provide a written informed consent and comply with the study protocol
• Have the ability to understand and provide written authorization for use and disclosure of personal health information

You may not qualify if…

• Participants are excluded if they:
• Have any of the following conditions
• Concomitant contralateral or ipsilateral upper extremity fractures
• Ipsilateral ulna (excluding styloid) fracture
• Open, multi-fragmentary fracture
• Artery or Nerve injury secondary to fracture
• Have had a previous ipsilateral distal radius fracture in the 2 years prior to enrollment
• Are currently on chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• A history of a metabolic disorder affecting the skeletal system other than osteoarthritis or osteoporosis
• A history of uncontrolled diabetes
• Are unable to provide consent for the study
• Are unable to make the follow-up appointments required of the study

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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