Distal Radius Fracture. Fracture of lower end of radius
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: For patients in Percutaneous Pinning: Fractured bones will be fixed with some pins inserted through the skin. These pins are made by the German Hoffman corporation. Intervention 2: Fo
Treatment - Surgery
For patients in Percutaneous Pinning: Fractured bones will be fixed with some pins inserted through the skin. These pins are made by the German Hoffman corporation.
For patients in Pin-in Plaster group: In adition to pinning by the same pins used for percutaneous pinning group, plastering will be applied to fix the fracture site.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 149 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: (to be older than 60 years old; not to have a history of prior distal radius fracture; not to suffer from any systemic disease such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis) Exclusion criteria: (patients with open fractures; or intra-articular fractures)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain severity. Timepoint: Immediately after the operation and 3, 6 weeks and 6 months after the operation. Method of measurement: Using Visual Analogue Scale questionnaire.;Radiology scales. Timepoint: Immediately after the operation and 3, 6 weeks and 6 months after the operation. Method of measurement: By taking radiography from distal radius.;Wrist range of motion. Timepoint: Immediately after the operation and 3, 6 weeks and 6 months after the operation. Method of measurement: Using manual goniometer. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Mortezapour
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed