CompletedNot Applicable

Extension Block Technique Versus Splinting in Mallet Finger Fracture.

Denmark32 participantsStarted 2011-04

Plain-language summary

Mallet finger is an avulsion of the extensor tendon at its insertion on the base of the distal phalanx, with or without fracture. Treatment af mallet finger fractures involving more than 1/3 of the articulating surface is controversial. There are to our knowledge no randomized controlled trials comparing splinting and surgical treatment with extension block technique. The aim of this study is to compare splinting and surgical extension block fixation of mallet finger fractures in a randomized controlled trial.Our hypothesis is that conservative treatment with splinting is comparable to surgical treatment concerning functional outcome, and may even reduce the complication rates. The original protocol was designed to include participants with non-subluxated and subluxated mallet finger fractures. However this study only included participants with non-subluxated fingers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * Mallet finger fractures with a \>1mm displaced fragment involving one-third or more of the articular surface and/ or subluxation of the distal phalanges. * Fractures with a delay of \< 2 weeks. * With reference to Wehbé and Schneider's established classification, fractures type IB and IC are included. Exclusion Criteria: * Open injuries * Mallet finger fracture of the thumb * Co-existing rheumatologic illness in the fingers * No-compliance patient

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Extension Deficit in the Affected Distal Interphalangeal Joint.

Timeframe: 6 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01738919

SponsorUniversity of Aarhus

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-05

Results submitted2016-04-01

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