Retrospective Cohort Study: Prevention of Tendon Rupture by Soft Tissue Interposition in Cases with Implants on the Distal Dorsal Radius

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00020369

Enrollment

Registered

2020-03-13

Start date

2020-07-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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

Conditions

S52.5 T84 S56.3 S56.4

Interventions

Group 1: dorsal plating of the distal radius alone or combined with palmar plating AND soft tissue interposition on the distal dorsal radius At least telephone interview about tendon ruptures and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Older than 18 years old at time of operation dorsal implant at the distal radius, uni- or bilateral informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inflammatory joint disease (like rheumatoid arthritis) Rupture of an extensor tendon that is not related to the implant

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number of tendon ruptures until follow-up Number of tendon ruptures until implant removal Time from implant insertion until implant removal Number of patients with dyaesthesia in the area of the superficial branch of radial nerve	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
only for wrists without arthrodesis: Functionality (strength/range of motion) The pain sensation Differences between types of soft tissue interposition	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSimon Kim

Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald

kims@uni-greifswald.de+4917630734911

Outcome results

None listed

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