Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Radial fracture Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Radial fracture
Conditions
Interventions
Patients with distal radial fractures undergoing reduction and k-wire fixation are randomised to dorsi or palmar flexion in plaster of Paris (POP). Upon removal of POP, grip test is measured using a J
Sponsors
Department of Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Consecutive patients with displaced distal radial fracture undergoing reduction and k-wire fixation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis 2. Previous articular surgery 3. Previous injury to the same wrist 4. Less than 20 ° - 30 ° flexion or extension after k-wire fixation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip strength 2. Range of motion 3. Radiological outcomes | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed