Exploration of Acute TFCC-injuries in Association With Distal Radius Fractures
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Injuries
- Sponsor
- Linkoeping University
- Enrollment
- 20
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Residual instability symptoms
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 14 years ago
Overview
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 18-65
- •Distal radius fracture
- •Displacement \> 20 degrees of dorsal angulation
Exclusion Criteria
- •Previous significant wrist injury
- •Declines to participate
- •Ulnar styloid fracture at base or proximal to it
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Residual instability symptoms
Time Frame: 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 Outcomes
- Adverse events(Three months)