Stainless steel versus titanium volar multi-axial locking plates for fixation of distal radius fractures: a multi-centre randomised trial.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Distal Radius Fractures; Wrist Fracture; Surgery - Other surgery; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000969864
• Lead Sponsor: Queensland Health

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-09-10
• Last Update Posted: 8 March 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 18 years and over
Acute distal radius fracture requiring surgery as diagnosed on X-Ray or CT scan
Presentation within 3 weeks of injury

Exclusion Criteria

History of previous wrist fracture, injury or surgery with ongoing symptoms or functional limitation
Significant acute associated fracture or trauma to the ipsilateral upper limb
Associated significant injuries increasing the risk of surgery or preventing compliance with rehabilitation
Distal radius fractures that are unable to be adequately fixated with a volar plate
Medical or anaesthetic contraindications to surgery
Unable to comply with rehabilitation or attend follow-up appointments up to two years post surgery
Currently pregnant
Unable to provide written informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified