CROSSFIRE - Evaluation of surgical fixation versus conservative management for distal radius fractures in the elderly.

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Distal radius fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000969460
• Lead Sponsor: Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, UNSW Australia

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 27 April 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 301

Inclusion Criteria

* Age 60 years or older
* Displaced distal radius fracture (AO/OTA 23A or 23C with more than 10 degrees dorsal angulation, referenced off a line perpendicular to the shaft of the radius or more than 3mm shortening or more than 2mm articular step) prior to reduction
* Medically fit for surgery
* Independent living (including hostel accommodation)
* Isolated injury
* Low energy injury (fall from less than 1m)
* Available for follow up for 12 months
* The injury must have occurred within one week of enrolment into the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Patient unable to provide consent (due to cognitive capacity or English proficiency)
* Volar angulation
* Diaphyseal extension
* Partial articular fractures eg chauffer, Barton’s (AO/OTA 23B)
* Associated fracture or dislocation in any other body part that will affect the use of the involved wrist (ulna styloid fracture will be permitted, as these are usually associated with the fracture under investigation)
* Open injury
* Previous wrist fracture on the same side
* Medical condition precluding anaesthetic

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient reported wrist evaluation (PRWE) score at 12 months post treatment[12 months post treatment]