Exploration of Wrist Soft Tissue Injuries Associated With Wrist Fractures
- Conditions
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries
- Registration Number
- NCT01145716
- Lead Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to describe and stage lesions of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) in association with distal radius fractures. 20 patients with dorsally dislocated AO type A fractures of the distal radius with sufficient displacement (based of cadaveric data) will be included. After stability testing and wrist arthroscopy. The TFCC is explored through a volar incision and injuries were documented and repaired from this approach.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 20
- Age 18-65
- Distal radius fracture
- Displacement > 20 degrees of dorsal angulation
- Previous significant wrist injury
- Declines to participate
- Ulnar styloid fracture at base or proximal to it
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Residual instability symptoms Approx 2-6 months to include the patients that meet the inclusion criteria. They will be followed for 6 momths Mechanisms of injury are poorly previously described. This study will hopefully confirm cadeveric data. There is some evidence that patients might benefit from acute repair. Residual instability can be both ulnocarpal and radioulnar.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Adverse events Three months Patients that accept to participate will undergo exploration from a (new) ulnovolar approach. The study is purely descriptive. Patients are monitored for adverse events such as nerve injury and infection for 3 months.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dept of orthopedics
🇸🇪Linkoeping, Sweden
Dept of orthopedics🇸🇪Linkoeping, Sweden