Early motion following metacarpal fractures

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: Metacarpal fracture; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Occupational therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000152224
• Lead Sponsor: Hand Therapy Clinic

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-03-17
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Single, stable, extra-articular metacarpal fracture of digits 2-5.
Suitable for conservative management.

Exclusion Criteria

Surgical fixation.
Unstable fracture.
Angulation or rotation of an unacceptable level.
Associated soft tissue injury.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Range of motion measured using a Rolyan finger Goniometer.[at 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after fracture, or until full range of motion achieved.];Return to functional use of injured hand Measured using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) self report questionaire.[at 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after fracture, or until score of less than 15 achieved.<br>Followup posted assessment 6 months post injury];Strength <br>Measured using Jamar Dynomometer.[at 6, 8, 10 and 12 weeks after fracture, or until full return to function]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Therapist time and resource cost<br>Measured by therapist report. Standardised costing developed for splint prices.[On patient being discharged from service.]