Inmobilization With Compression Bandage vs Antebraquial Splint in Distal Radius Fractures

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Conditions studied: Distal Radius Fractures, Internal Fixation; Complications, Mechanical

In brief

The aim of this study is to compare functional and radiological results in two groups of distal radius fractures treated with internal fixation with locking plate, and immobilized with antebrachial splint or compression bandage for 3 weeks.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06019585

Run by

Hospital Costa del Sol

People needed

120

Starts

2021-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-30

Last updated by the study team

2023-08-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients with type A, B, C fractures of AO classification of distal radius fractures
• Patents aged between 18 and 75 years,
• Patients operated on in the first 3 weeks after the trauma, and independent for the basic activities of daily living

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with open fractures
• Patients with mental disorders (dementia, alcoholism, etc.),
• Patient dependent for basic activities of daily living
• Patients with fractures with severe articular and metaphyseal comminution and/or severe soft tissue injuries (type 2R3C3 AO),
• Patients with previous diseases or anatomical alterations in the injured wrist (previous fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).

Where it is running

• Hospital Reina Sofía — Córdoba, Spain (enrolling)
• Hospital Costa del Sol — Málaga, Spain (enrolling)

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