Distal Radius Plaster Immobilization Period I; A randomized trial comparing three weeks of plaster cast immobilization versus five weeks of plaster cast immobilization in adult patients with distal radius fractures.
Recruiting
- Conditions
- distal radial fracturewrist fracture10023213
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON41417
- Lead Sponsor
- Spaarne Ziekenhuis
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age > 18 years
2. Unilateral fracture of distal radius without misalignment
3. Independent for activities of daily living
Exclusion Criteria
1. Fracture of contralateral arm
2. Other fractures at the ipsilateral arm (excluded carpal fractures)
3. Pre-existent abnormalities fractured distal radius
4. Open fractures
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Primary Objective:<br /><br>Does three weeks of plaster cast immobilization when compared to five weeks of<br /><br>plaster cast immobilization lead to an improved or equal functional outcome in<br /><br>adult patients with a distal radius fracture as assessed using the<br /><br>a. Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and<br /><br>b. Patient Related Wrist Evaluation</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Secondary Objective(s):<br /><br>1. Range of motion<br /><br>2. Pain (assessed by the VAS scale)<br /><br>3. Time to union?<br /><br>4. Complications: complex regional pain syndrome and mal/ nonunion</p><br>