Status:
COMPLETED
A Trial Comparing Circumferential Casting Versus Splinting in Displaced Colles' Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Conditions:
Colles' Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Displaced fractures of the distal radius requiring closed reduction (otherwise known as Colles fractures) are common in the emergency department. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a...
Detailed Description
Primary: To determine the effectiveness of three immobilization methods (circumferential cast \[CC\], volar dorsal splint \[VDS\], modified sugar-tong \[MST\] splint) in maintaining the position of di...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age \> 18 years
- Displaced fracture of distal radius requiring closed reduction
Exclusion
- Open fracture
- Previous displaced fracture involving the same or contralateral distal radius
- neuromuscular deficits or CVA of either upper extremity that impaired functional outcome assessment
- concurrent carpal bone fractures or dislocations - - unstable fractures requiring primary open reduction and internal fixation
- skin allergy or sensitivity to either of the immobilization materials
- Smith's, Barton's or Chauffeur fractures
- Neurovascular compromise of the affected limb - - Bilateral distal radius fractures that prevented follow-up comparison with a normal contralateral limb
- Other significant and concurrent injuries in the ipsilateral extremity.
- Undisplaced distal radius fracture
- Reduction performed in the ED did not meet criteria for successful fracture reduction
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00704743
Start Date
November 1 1998
End Date
January 1 2004
Last Update
June 25 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Emergency Medicine, St Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V1Y 1Z1