Prospective randomized clinical Trial analyzing the outcome of different preparation techniques of the Pronator Quadratus muscle during volar plating of distal radius fractures

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: S52.5; Fracture of lower end of radius

• Registration Number: DRKS00004607
• Lead Sponsor: BG-Unfallklinik Tübingen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2015-09-17
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with a distal radius fracture (AO Classification 23 A2 - 23 C2) that are treated by volar plating using Synthes 2.4mm VA or Aptus 2.5mm plates

Exclusion Criteria

not capable of giving consent
bilateral fracture
other fracture on the same arm / shoulder / hand
refracture
neurologic desease ( radiculopathy , Plexus lesion , carpal tunnel syndrome , hemiparesis on affected side , systemic nerve or muscle disease )
Previous surgery on the wrist ( CTS )
external fixator

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
implant-associated irritations of the flexor tendons of the wrist<br>measured 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 month and 12 month postoperative by questionnaire (DASH-Score), measurement of mobility and sonography

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sonographic measured thickness of Pronator Quadratus muscle<br>measurement 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 6 month and 12 month postoperative by ultrasound, recording of thickest point