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Filter by:The primary aim of the study is to see if a single wrist injection (intra-articular) of dexamethasone at the time of treatment will reduce the incidence of early-onset of post traumatic osteoarthritis.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if an early mobilization after distal radius fractures treated by surgery leads to an better functional outcome then immobilization after surgery for 5 weeks in a cast
Distal radius fracture (DRF) is among the most common fractures of the long bones, which comprise one sixth of all fractures. Due to its high prevalence, effect on patients' everyday life, and cost on national health resources, its proper management is very important. The investigators performed this prospective randomized clinical trial on 100 patients with DRFs. 50 patients were treated in each group either by short or long arm cast. Patients were visited during the 6th and 18th weeks after the reduction regarding loss of reduction and possible complications.
The reported prevalence of disproportionate pain and disability among patients recovering from a fracture of the distal radius varies widely. Literature reports numbers between 1% and 37%, perhaps in part because it is poorly defined, known by so many different names, subjective, and unverifiable. The investigators are interested in the effect of vitamin C after distal radius fractures on objective measurement of finger motion, patient reported outcome measures, and pain intensity, instead of the previously used, subjective and imprecise criteria for complex regional pain syndrome. Patients presenting to the Hand and Orthopaedic Trauma Services of MGH with a distal radius fracture will be asked to participate in this clinical trial. Patient will be randomly assigned to take either placebo or vitamin C 500 mg until full finger motion is attained as regarded by the treating physician at follow-up or for 6 weeks. The investigators hypothesize no difference in finger stiffness at 6 weeks measured by distance to palmar crease of the index through little finger between patients taking vitamin C or placebo after a distal radius fracture. Additionally, the investigators assess finger stiffness by range of motion and stiffness of the thumb, and difference in PROMIS upper extremity function and pain score both measured at six months.
The brachial plexus block is an anesthetic technique often used for surgical procedures of the upper limb. To get the brachial plexus block, several routes can be used, including the axillary and infraclavicular approach. Few studies have compared these techniques, considering the time to perform the block, the onset time and success rate, with conflicting results. Furthermore, there is little information in the literature comparing the length of postoperative analgesia provided by these techniques. Therefore, the investigators designed this study in order to elucidate the differences between these two techniques to assist the anesthesiologist to choose the best of them in clinical practice.
Distal radius fractures with dorsal dislocation among patients 70 years or older are randomized to conservative treatment with plaster or internal fixation with a volar plate. Thereafter they are followed at 2 weeks, 5 weeks, 3 months and 12 months with x-ray, functional scores and clinical examination. An additional follow up at three years with X-ray, functional scores and clinical outcome will be conducted after a new written consent of continued participation in the study. A health economy analysis will be preformed at 1, and 3 years for the participants with complete EQ5D.
The purpose of this study is to Prove that injection of 15 to 20 mL of lidocaine 1% into the fracture site (Hematoma block) is more effective in terms of pain relieving then injection of 10 mL of lidocaine 2%, and equally safe in terms of complications, for closed reduction of distal radius fractures.
The purpose of this study is to determine pronator quadrutus preservation have clinical impact following volar plate fixation
The aims of the study are to better understand how upper extremity injury and immobilization influences a patient's steering ability. Patients with acute distal radius fractures treated with surgery will be recruited for study in a driving simulator. The results will hopefully assist physicians to better counsel patients with upper extremity injuries on when it is safe to return to driving.