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Functional outcome in surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures in young active patients with a volar locking plate versus conventional percutaneous K-wire and external fixator: A randomized controlled trial

Functional outcome in surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures in young active patients with a volar locking plate versus conventional percutaneous K-wire and external fixator: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20210218004
Enrollment
44
Registered
2021-02-18
Start date
2019-11-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Distal end radius fracture Locking plate K-wire External fixator Young active patient Distal end radius fracture Locking plate K-wire External fixator Young active patient

Interventions

the surgery was performed via volar approach. We used LCP VA distal end radius(AO, MDC) which all locking screw was inserted and checked by image intensification. Pronator teres muscle was repaired, R
Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Volar locking plate,K-wire and external fixator

Sponsors

Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: independent function isolated distal end radius fracture unstable distal end radius fracture received treatment in Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima hospital from 2018 to 2020.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: open fracture neurovascular injury AO-type B fracture complex articular fracture (AO-type C3 fracture) patients with underlying disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
DASH score 6week 3month DASH questionaire

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion 6 weeks, 3 month Goniometer,Radiographic parameter 6 month 3 month PACS x-ray program

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactThanat Charoenpol

Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital

thanat_charoenpol@hotmail.com0894980808

Outcome results

None listed

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