Randomised controlled trial of K-wire fixation versus volar fixed-angle plate fixation in the treatment of unstable distal radius fractures

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN51329715

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Wrist fractures Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Wrist fractures

Interventions

30 patients having their fracture treated with closed reduction and K-wire fixation 30 patients having their fracture treated with fixed-angle volar plating

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 60 adult patients with a closed unilateral unstable distal radius fracture

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Wrist function and fracture healing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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