Role of External Fixator Assistance in Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.

External fixator-assisted versus -unassisted open reduction and internal fixation of intraarticular distal radius fractures. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/01/100161

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-01

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: External fixator assisted ORIF of intraarticular (AO fracture subtypes B and C) DRFs: The patient will be prepared in the usual way for surgery. External fixator will be applied intraop

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All partial or complete articular distal radius fractures. Age between 18 years to 80 years. Fresh fractures which present within two weeks of injury.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Gustilo Anderson Type 2 and 3 open distal radius fractures. Surgically unfit medical comorbid conditions. Pathological fractures. Fractures of the ipsilateral upper limb except fracture of the ulnar styloid. Patients not consenting to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.To compare the articular reduction of external fixator assisted versus unassisted ORIF of intraarticular (AO fracture subtypes B and C) DRFs in the postoperative radiographs. 2.To compare the functional outcomes of external fixator assisted versus unassisted ORIF of intraarticular (AO fracture subtypes B and C) distal radius fractures at six-month follow-up using QuickDASH and PRWE scores. Timepoint: 1. Postoperative period 2. Six-month follow-up	—

Measure

Time frame

1.To compare the articular reduction of external fixator assisted versus unassisted ORIF of intraarticular (AO fracture subtypes B and C) DRFs in the postoperative radiographs. 2.To compare the functional outcomes of external fixator assisted versus unassisted ORIF of intraarticular (AO fracture subtypes B and C) distal radius fractures at six-month follow-up using QuickDASH and PRWE scores. Timepoint: 1. Postoperative period 2. Six-month follow-up

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. To quantify & compare the workload endured by the surgeon in performing the surgical procedures using the National Aeronautics & Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA TLX). 2. To compare the range of motion in wrist flexion & extension, forearm pronation & supination, & grip strength with contralateral side. 3. To study the pattern of intraarticular fracture lines on the preoperative CT scans of the wrist.Timepoint: 1. Immediate postoperative period 2. At 6 month follow up 3. At baseline	—

Measure

Time frame

1. To quantify & compare the workload endured by the surgeon in performing the surgical procedures using the National Aeronautics & Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA TLX). 2. To compare the range of motion in wrist flexion & extension, forearm pronation & supination, & grip strength with contralateral side. 3. To study the pattern of intraarticular fracture lines on the preoperative CT scans of the wrist.Timepoint: 1. Immediate postoperative period 2. At 6 month follow up 3. At baseline

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJohn Ashutosh Santoshi

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal

rehan.ortho@aiimsbhopal.edu.in7982360432

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026