CompletedPhase 4

Operative Versus Conservative Treatment of Scaphoid Fractures

Germany100 participantsStarted 2003-12

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the time to return to previous activity level between operative treatment and non-operative cast immobilization of patients with an acute complete fracture of the middle part of the scaphoid, without any dislocation or comminution visible CT-scan.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Mature skeleton * Isolated, acute complete fracture of the mid third of the scaphoid Exclusion Criteria: * acute fractures of both hands * one hand missing * other injuries than scaphoid fractures * rheumatoid, osteoarthritis or polyarthritis * previous soft tissue injuries of the hand * drug or alcohol abuse * participant in trial during the previous month

What they're measuring

Time to return to previous activity level

Time to return to full work and household duties

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00205985

SponsorAO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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