CompletedNot Applicable

Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes

United States40 participantsStarted 2020-04-23

Plain-language summary

To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria:Patients who undergo hand surgery at University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center for surgical treatment of closed extraarticular metacarpal fracture(s). Fracture classification will be based off of AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association guidelines and radiographic interpretation * Non-operative Cohort: Patients who underwent non-operative management of closed extra-articular metacarpal fractures at both the University of Colorado and Denver Health Medical Center will also be reviewed. Exclusion Criteria: Open metacarpal fractures (defined as any fracture associated with a laceration or break in skin continuity near the fracture site) * Patients with previous history of metacarpal nonunion or malunion corrections on the affected digit * Metacarpal fractures with intraarticular extension

What they're measuring

Post-operative primary Outcomes

Timeframe: 30 Days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06631924

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-16

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