Transverse K-wire versus internal fixation with mini-plate and screws for management of unstable metacarpal fractures

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202511618378572

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-04

Start date

2024-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Orthopaedics

Interventions

Group I percutaneous transverse wire group

Group II plate and screws group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Ages: > 16 years old b) Sex: Both sexes will be included c) Type of fractures: All types of unstable closed fractures involving the shaft of metacarpal bones.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Old fractures (? 2 weeks) b) Stable fractures indicated for conservative treatment. c) Associated soft tissue injuries or bone loss. d) Pathological fractures.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
DASH score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
TAM score;Time to union;operative time	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMohammed Hahsem

orthopedic surgery department faculty of Medicine Helwan University

mohammedhashem@med.helwan.edu.eg201005801143

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026