Comparison of Two Surgical Methods for Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures

Comparison of the therapeutic outcomes of intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with locking plate alone versus locking plate combined with external fixator.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20191104045328N55

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-12

Start date

2026-05-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

distal radius fracture. Fracture of lower end of radius

Interventions

Intervention 1: Group I – Volar Locking Plate (VLP): In this group, patients are treated using Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF) via the anterior volar (Henry) approach. Following regional o

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18–60 years with intra-articular distal radius fractures (AO classification types C2 and C3), based on radiographic imaging. Surgery performed within a maximum of 10 days after injury. Written informed consent from the patient for participation and follow-up at 2 weeks, and 1, 2, and 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Open fracture or contamination of the surgical site. Presence of a systemic disease affecting bone healing (such as uncontrolled diabetes, renal failure, or long-term corticosteroid use).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion of the wrist joint. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Pain score. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH). Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: The standardized Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.;Mayo Wrist Score. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Mayo Wrist Score.;Time to return to work. Timepoint: Within 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Medical history.	—

Measure

Time frame

Range of motion of the wrist joint. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Pain score. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH). Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: The standardized Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.;Mayo Wrist Score. Timepoint: 2 weeks, 1, 2, and 6 months post-surgery. Method of measurement: Mayo Wrist Score.;Time to return to work. Timepoint: Within 6 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Medical history.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Hesamuddin Modir

Arak University of Medical Sciences

he_modir@arakmu.ac.ir+98 86 3222 2003

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026