Fractures of the distal radius: a randomized controlled trial of 180 patients comparing volar locking plates and traditional surgical treatment

In treating patients with distal radius fractures, do volar locking plates produce better outcomes than traditional surgical treatment when assessed by DASH score primarily with function and radiological assessment as secondary outcomes.

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12614000323628

Enrollment

180

Registered

2014-03-26

Start date

2005-08-13

Completion date

2009-04-24

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

Fractures of the distal radius,: a randomised controlled trial comparing the volar locking plate and routine current surgical treatment

Interventions

Volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fracture. Surgery involves a volar approach to the distal radius and fixation with a plate which utilises locking screw heads. This is designed to provide a stable construct, supporting the chondral surface and allowing early mobilisation. Surgery takes about an hour.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Parallel

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients with a distal radius fracture requiring surgical fixation, over 18 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Cognitive incapacity, neurological disorders affecting coordination or function, pre-existing upper limb deformity or disability and concurrent upper limb injury.

Outcome results