Comparing two splint types in the treatment of boxer's fracture (a fracture of one of the bones in the hand)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Fifth metacarpal neck fractures; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN79534571
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Brief Summary

2019 results in: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30987619 (added 03/07/2019)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2018-07-01
• Study Start: 2019-04-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Isolated and closed neck fractures of the fifth metacarpal with no rotational deformity or associated injury
2. Aged 18-60 years

Exclusion Criteria

Unstable, open, comminuted or intraarticular metacarpal neck fractures

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified