The effectiveness of surgery versus casting for elderly patients with Displaced inta-Articular distal Radius fractures. A randomized controlled Trial.

The effectiveness of surgery versus casting for elderly patients with Displaced inta-Articular distal Radius fractures. A randomized controlled Trial. - DART - Surgery vs. Casting for Articular Radius Fractures in Elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON55668

Enrollment

114

Registered

2016-07-12

Start date

2017-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-23

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Conditions

Intra-articular distal radius fracture / Broken wrist

Interventions

Patients will be randomized between surgery (open reduction internal fixation) or conservative treatment (casting).

Eligibility

Age

65 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Intra-articular radius fracture - Age 65 and older

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: * Open fractures * AO type A (Extra-articular fractures) * AO type B fractures (Partially articular fractures) * Neurovascular damage * Multiple-trauma patients (ISS >16)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary outcome will be evaluated after 1 year with the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation score (PRWE).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes comprise other PROMs including the Disability of the Arm, Hand and Shoulder (DASH), Quality of life (EQ-5D), Patient health (SF-12) and Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). Radiographic parameters and Complications will be evaluated.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)