CompletedNot Applicable

Cemented K-wire Fixation vs Plating for Finger Fractures

China131 participantsStarted 2011-01-01

Plain-language summary

To introduce a novel external-fixation technique using the combination of K-wires and cement. For comparison, we also included another group of patients who were treated using a mini plate and screw system. Bone healing, range of motion of the fingers, costs of treatments, and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patient aged between 18 and 65 years; * acute fractures within 15 days; * closed fracture or open injury with small wound less than 1.5 cm; * involvement of proximal phalanges of index to little fingers; shaft fractures; * at least 5 mm in length of the most distal and proximal fragments so that the K-wires or screws can be engaged; * oblique, spiral, and comminuted fractures; * normal opposite hand for comparison. Exclusion Criteria: * patients younger than 18 years are excluded because of skeletal immaturity; * patients older than 65 years are excluded because of possible osteoporosis; * severe open injury or crush injuries; tendon or neurovascular injuries; - involvement of articular surface; * old fractures exceeding 15 days because close reduction was most likely difficult; * a combined tendon, nerve, or artery injuries or diseases; diabetes, gout, ganglion; * osseous tumors, and other disease affecting bony structures and joint motion; * patients who declined to participate.

What they're measuring

Bone healing

Timeframe: Up to 12 weeks. From date of randomization until the date of first documented progression from any cause, which is assessed up to 12 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03031015

SponsorThe Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2014-05-01