Non-bridging Fixator Versus Percutaneous Pinning for Distal Radius Fractures

PHASE3CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 30, 2003

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2007

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2007

Conditions
Radius Fractures
Interventions
PROCEDURE

Radio-radial fixator

Using the Distal Radius Fixator from Synthes. A single splint for 5 days.

PROCEDURE

Percutaneous pinning

Insert two K-wires in the distal radius, one in the fracture line dorsally and one from the styloid. A cast for 6 weeks.

Trial Locations (1)

G1J1Z4

Département d'orthopédie, CHA-Pavillon Enfant-Jésus, Québec

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Hopital de l'Enfant-Jesus

OTHER

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