Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures, X-fix or Volar Fixation

Age 50 - 74 for Females or 60-74 for Males Clinical Trial

Official title:
Dorsally Displaced Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures - Volar Plate or External Fixation. A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Distal radius fractures are treated surgically if severely displaced. This study aims to investigate the outcome after surgery. The investigators will randomize patients to either external fixation with optional addition of k-wires or open reduction and fixation with a volar plate.

Clinical Trial Description

This study has been merged with NCT 01034943 and a new permit has been issued by the Swedish National board on Ethical Permits ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Age 50 - 74 for Females or 60-74 for Males
Dorsally Displaced Intraarticular Distal Radius Fractures
Fractures, Bone
Low Energy Trauma
Radius Fractures

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01035359
Study type	Interventional
Source	Karolinska Institutet
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	August 2009
Completion date	February 2014

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