Comparing two splint types in the treatment of boxer's fracture (a fracture of one of the bones in the hand)

Comparison of functional metacarpal splint and ulnar gutter splint in the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures: A prospective comparative study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN79534571

Enrollment

Registered

2019-04-01

Start date

2012-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-07-29

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Conditions

Fifth metacarpal neck fractures Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Functional metacarpal splint and ulnar gutter splint interventions were applied. Two different treatment plans were applied to patients in a consecutive manner based on referral time (quasi-randomisat

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Isolated and closed neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal with no rotational deformity or associated injury 2. Aged 18-60 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unstable, open, comminuted or intraarticular metacarpal neck fractures

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional outcome score (symptoms and extent of disability) assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (QuickDash) at month 2 and month 6 Mean, standard deviation (SD), median, frequency, ratio, and minimum and maximum values were used as descriptive statistical methods. Student t test was used for two-group comparisons of quantitative data with a normal distribution, and Mann-Whitney U test was used for two-group comparisons of data without a normal distribution. Paired sample t-test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters with a normal distribution, and a Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters without a normal distribution. In the analysis of follow-up values with a normal distribution, two-way ANOVA test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Bonferroni test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. P values were multiplied by six for Bonferroni correction. In the analysis of follow-up values without a normal distribution, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Friedman test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. Statistical significance was set as p <0.05.	—

Measure

Time frame

Functional outcome score (symptoms and extent of disability) assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (QuickDash) at month 2 and month 6 Mean, standard deviation (SD), median, frequency, ratio, and minimum and maximum values were used as descriptive statistical methods. Student t test was used for two-group comparisons of quantitative data with a normal distribution, and Mann-Whitney U test was used for two-group comparisons of data without a normal distribution. Paired sample t-test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters with a normal distribution, and a Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters without a normal distribution. In the analysis of follow-up values with a normal distribution, two-way ANOVA test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Bonferroni test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. P values were multiplied by six for Bonferroni correction. In the analysis of follow-up values without a normal distribution, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Friedman test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. Statistical significance was set as p <0.05.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Angulation assessed using angle measurement on direct radiographs at injury day (before and after fracture reduction), month 1 and month 6 2. Shortening assessed using shortening measurement on direct radiographs at injury day (before and after fracture reduction), month 1 and month 6 3. Grip strength assessed using a hand dynamometer at month 2 and month 6 Mean, standard deviation (SD), median, frequency, ratio, and minimum and maximum values were used as descriptive statistical methods. Student t test was used for two-group comparisons of quantitative data with a normal distribution, and Mann-Whitney U test was used for two-group comparisons of data without a normal distribution. Paired sample t-test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters with a normal distribution, and a Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters without a normal distribution. In the analysis of follow-up values with a normal distribution, two-way ANOVA test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Bonferroni test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. P values were multiplied by six for Bonferroni correction. In the analysis of follow-up values without a normal distribution, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Friedman test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. Statistical significance was set as p <0.05.	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Angulation assessed using angle measurement on direct radiographs at injury day (before and after fracture reduction), month 1 and month 6 2. Shortening assessed using shortening measurement on direct radiographs at injury day (before and after fracture reduction), month 1 and month 6 3. Grip strength assessed using a hand dynamometer at month 2 and month 6 Mean, standard deviation (SD), median, frequency, ratio, and minimum and maximum values were used as descriptive statistical methods. Student t test was used for two-group comparisons of quantitative data with a normal distribution, and Mann-Whitney U test was used for two-group comparisons of data without a normal distribution. Paired sample t-test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters with a normal distribution, and a Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used for intragroup comparison of parameters without a normal distribution. In the analysis of follow-up values with a normal distribution, two-way ANOVA test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Bonferroni test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. P values were multiplied by six for Bonferroni correction. In the analysis of follow-up values without a normal distribution, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to evaluate the variables, and the Friedman test was used to evaluate binary comparisons. Statistical significance was set as p <0.05.

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Countries

Turkey

Contacts

Public ContactBedri Karaismailoglu

bedrikio@hotmail.com+902124143000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 3, 2026