Comparison of low-profile locking plate Fixation versus antegrade Intramedullary nailing of Unstable Metacarpal Shaft Fractures

Differences in outcome according to the fixation method for transverse metacarpal fracture

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0003863

Enrollment

Registered

2019-04-29

Start date

2019-02-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-05-20

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery : All manipulations and procedures were performed by a single surgeon. In group 2, 1-1.5 cm incision for fractured area were made under the image intensifier. Then, after splitting o

Jeil Medical, Seoul, Korea) was applied on dorsal aspect for metacarpal. Using the proper contour according to the location of the lesion, each fragment was fixed at least 6 cortex. Smooth gliding of

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ? adults older than 20 years ? acute single metacarpal shaft fractures from 2nd to 5th, except thumb metacarpus

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: ? any concomitant fracture in the ipsilateral hand and wrist. ? multiple metacarpal fractures ? lesion or sequelae around uscle due to trauma or degenerative disease ? patients with unexplained lesions due to rheumatoid disease and degeneration ? open fractures.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
a visual analog scale (VAS) for postoperative pain, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
grip strength	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactSoo Min Cha

Chungnam National University Hospital

csm9827@hanmail.net+82-42-338-2480

Outcome results