Comparison of Dynamic Distraction Systems in Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture of the Hand
- Interventions
- Device: LITOSDevice: Ligamentotaxor
- Registration Number
- NCT04470349
- Lead Sponsor
- Waldfriede Hospital
- Brief Summary
Fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints continue to pose significant management challenges. Thus the aim of our study is to compare two dynamic finger joint distractors (Litos® and Ligamentotaxor®) in respect to the radiological standard follow-up examination and functional assessments.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- proximal interphalangeal fracture treated with external dynamic fixator
- Operative care <21 days from trauma
- Age between 18 and 90 years.
- Male and female
Exclusion Criteria
- additional fractures or disabilities of the hand
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description LITOS LITOS Patients who received a LITOS dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017 Ligamentotaxor Ligamentotaxor Patients who received a Ligamentotaxor dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score 3 months after explantation Disabilities as measured by the DASH scale; No Difficulty (1), Mild Difficulty (2), Moderate Difficulty (3), Severe Difficulty (4), Unable (5)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Functional assessment: Goniometry 3 months after explantation ROM of each joint of the injured fingert with a goniometer.
Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain 3 months after explantation From 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (maximum pain imaginable)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Waldfriede Hospital
🇩🇪Berlin, Germany