Immobilization Two Weeks versus Four Weeks of Stable Distal Radioulnar Joint Following Surgical Fixation of Galeazzi fracture-dislocations in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20200915001

Enrollment

Registered

2020-09-15

Start date

2020-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Stable Distal Radioulnar Joint Following Surgical Fixation of Galeazzi fracture-dislocations in Adults Galeazzi fracture-dislocation Immobilization Functional outcome

Interventions

Immobilization of Galeazzi fracture&#45

dislocation for two weeks in forearm supination position,Immobilization of Galeazzi fracture&#45

dislocation for four weeks in forearm supination position

Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery

Immobilization two weeks,Immobilization four weeks

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age above 18 years old of acute Galeazzi fracture-dislocations (less than two weeks) confirmed by radiograph. Reducible and stable DRUJ approved by clinically tested intraoperatively with the forearm rotation. Being medically fit for undergoing surgery (American Society of Anesthesiologists [ASA] grade I, II, or III).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Open Galeazzi fracture-dislocations fracture Associated ipsilateral shoulder, forearm or hand injury Previous ipsilateral shoulder, forearm or hand surgery Previous ipsilateral impaired shoulder, forearm or hand surgery function Associated medical contraindication to propose methods of immobilization Associated head injury (Glasgow Coma Scale score of less than 12) Pathological fractures Associated ipsilateral neurovascular injury

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Functional outcome At 3 months after end of the intervention The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH), Thai version	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Motion of wrist At 3 months after end of the intervention Goniometer,Power of grip strength At 3 months after end of the intervention Electronic handgrip strength,Recurrent subluxation or dislocation of distal radioulnar joint At 3 months after end of the intervention Physical examination and plain film,Number of events of early complications At 2 weeks after end of the intervention Observation,Number of events of late complications At 3 months after end of the intervention Observation	—

Measure

Time frame

Motion of wrist At 3 months after end of the intervention Goniometer,Power of grip strength At 3 months after end of the intervention Electronic handgrip strength,Recurrent subluxation or dislocation of distal radioulnar joint At 3 months after end of the intervention Physical examination and plain film,Number of events of early complications At 2 weeks after end of the intervention Observation,Number of events of late complications At 3 months after end of the intervention Observation

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Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSermsak Sukpanichyingyong

Khon Kaen Hospital

sermsak.su@cpird.in.th66866300280

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026