Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Post-operative primary Outcomes
Study Overview
Brief Summary
To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing.
Detailed Description
To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Retrospective
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients who undergo hand surgery at University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center for surgical treatment of closed extraarticular metacarpal fracture(s). Fracture classification will be based off of AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association guidelines and radiographic interpretation
- •Non-operative Cohort: Patients who underwent non-operative management of closed extra-articular metacarpal fractures at both the University of Colorado and Denver Health Medical Center will also be reviewed.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Open metacarpal fractures (defined as any fracture associated with a laceration or break in skin continuity near the fracture site)
- •Patients with previous history of metacarpal nonunion or malunion corrections on the affected digit
- •Metacarpal fractures with intraarticular extension
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Post-operative primary Outcomes
Time Frame: 30 Days
Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) outcome measure score.
Secondary Outcomes
- Pain scale(30-days)
- Measurement of range(30-days)
- Operative complications(30-days)