Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluating Validity of Ultrasonography in Determining Distal Radius Fracture Reduction

Lead Sponsor:

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Conditions:

Distal Radius Fracture

Eligibility:

All Genders

21+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether ultrasonography guidance compare with the simple radiography aids in determining the adequacy of distal radius fracture reduction.

Detailed Description

Distal radius fracture is one of the most common causes for visiting the emergency department. Nowadays, simple radiography is used as a control standard for evaluating reduction of distal radius frac...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \> 21 years old and a diagnosing of a distal radius fracture based on simple radiography.

Exclusion

  • Open fractures
  • more than 20 degree angulation
  • joint internal involvement, communicated and along with Neurovascular compromised fractures
  • patient's surgery due to other causes
  • need to stay in the ICU and not being able to be treated at the same time for distal radius fracture
  • patient's refusal to participate in the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2011

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2011

Estimated Enrollment :

184 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01823692

Start Date

September 1 2011

End Date

September 1 2011

Last Update

April 4 2013

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Al-Zahra University Hospital

Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

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