Kirschner Wire and Pull-out Wire Fixation for the Treatment of Bony Mallet Finger

The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao1 site in 1 country54 target enrollmentMay 2003

ConditionsBony Mallet Finger

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Bony Mallet Finger
Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao
Enrollment: 54
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: The digits were assessed for skin necrosis, skin breakdown, infection.
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 16 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The objective of this report is to describe a new surgical technique for the treatment of bony mallet finger which involves the application of both Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation. It is believed to decrease the risk of the complications.

Detailed Description

From May 2003 to December 2008, we used Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation to carry out 54 closed bony mallet finger in 54 patients. The bony mallet finger was applicated both Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

May 2003

End Date

February 2009

Last Updated

16 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•bony mallet finger;
•patient had failed trials of nonsurgical treatment;
•fracture involving more than 1/3 of the joint surface;
•fragment displacement or subluxation of the DIP joint.

Exclusion Criteria

•tendinous mallet finger;
•success of nonsurgical treatment;
•comminuted fracture;
•fracture involving at or less than 1/3 of the joint surface which could be successfully replaced with nonsurgical treatment.