POINT: A trial of surgery versus splinting for the treatment of proximal phalanx shaft finger fractures in adults

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Proximal phalanx shaft finger fractures; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Fracture of finger

• Registration Number: ISRCTN88266404
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Nottingham

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023
• Study Completion: 2024-02-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 113

Inclusion Criteria

Current participant inclusion criteria as of 12/04/2022:
1. =1 Proximal Phalanx shaft finger fracture of any configuration
2. Aged =16 years
3. The fracture could be treated via either surgery or non-surgical splint treatment
4. Willing and able to give fully informed consent

Previous participant inclusion criteria:
1. Patients with one or more proximal phalanx shaft finger fracture(s)
2. Age =16 years
3. Fracture(s) suitable for either surgery or non-surgical splint treatment as assessed by the investigator
4. Willing and able to give fully informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Current participant exclusion criteria as of 12/04/2022:
1. Injury >14 days old at the anticipated time of treatment
2. Pure Basal metaphyseal fracture
3. Pure Phalangeal neck fracture
4. Open fracture
5. Fracture pattern extending into the joint surface
6. Would not be able to adhere to trial procedures or complete the study questionnaires

Previous participant exclusion criteria:
1. Fracture(s) occurring =14 days before the anticipated time of treatment
2. Open fracture(s)
3. Basal metaphyseal fracture(s)
4. Phalangeal neck fracture(s)
5. Fracture patterns that extend into the joint surface
6. Inability to adhere to trial procedures or complete the study questionnaires

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participant-reported assessment of hand function measured using the Hand Health Profile of the Patient Evaluation Measure (PEM) questionnaire at 6 months post-randomization