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Minimally Invasive 2-cm Incision Volar Locking Plate Fixation versus Conventional Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Acute Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Research on the Clinical Optimization and Application of a 2-cm Minimally Invasive Incision in Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600125002
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-05-20
Start date
2026-06-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-05-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

2-cm minimally invasive incision group:A 2-cm longitudinal incision was made proximal to the wrist crease. The skin and subcutaneous tissue were incised, and dissection was performed deeply between th
conventional open incision group:A standard 6–10 cm Henry approach was used. The pronator quadratus was fully released and elevated. Reduction and plate fixation were performed under direct vision. Wo

Sponsors

Shishi City Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 18 and 75 years, regardless of sex; 2. Acute fracture occurring within 14 days, confirmed by X-ray or CT as a closed unstable distal radius fracture (AO/OTA type 23-A2 to C3), defined as dorsal angulation >20°, radial shortening >5 mm, or articular step-off >2 mm; 3. Able to understand and voluntarily sign the informed consent form, with good compliance and ability to complete postoperative follow-up; 4. No contraindications to surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Open fractures or fractures accompanied by neurovascular injury (e.g., median nerve palsy); 2. Severe comminuted fractures requiring dual (volar and dorsal) approaches, or multiple fractures and polytrauma; 3. Severe comorbidities, including uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, active cardiac disease, renal insufficiency, or malignancy; 4. Pregnant or lactating women, or those planning pregnancy; 5. History of previous wrist surgery, psychiatric disorders that could affect compliance, or inability to complete scheduled follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
DASH score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
operative time;blood loss;VAS pain scores;wound satisfaction;radiographic parameters;time to union;complications;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactDawei Zhang

Shishi City Hospital

doczdw@hotmail.com+86 186 5908 9800

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 30, 2026