Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture of the Hand
Conditions
Brief summary
Fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints continue to pose significant management challenges. Thus the aim of our study is to compare two dynamic finger joint distractors (Litos® and Ligamentotaxor®) in respect to the radiological standard follow-up examination and functional assessments.
Interventions
DEVICELITOS
Patients who received a LITOS dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017
DEVICELigamentotaxor
Patients who received a Ligamentotaxor dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017
Sponsors
Waldfriede Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* proximal interphalangeal fracture treated with external dynamic fixator * Operative care \<21 days from trauma * Age between 18 and 90 years. * Male and female
Exclusion criteria
\- additional fractures or disabilities of the hand
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score | 3 months after explantation | Disabilities as measured by the DASH scale; No Difficulty (1), Mild Difficulty (2), Moderate Difficulty (3), Severe Difficulty (4), Unable (5) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain | 3 months after explantation | From 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (maximum pain imaginable) |
| Functional assessment: Goniometry | 3 months after explantation | ROM of each joint of the injured fingert with a goniometer. |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Primary ContactMarkus Bock, MD
Backup ContactMatthias Url, MD
Outcome results
None listed