Status:
UNKNOWN
Traction Orthosis for Oblique Proximal Phalangeal Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Conditions:
Trauma
Fractures, Bone
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The term Ligamentotaxis is used to define the method of distal traction to realign joint surfaces and reduce articular fragments after complex fractures. Traction and mobilization can be combined to ...
Detailed Description
The term Ligamentotaxis is used to define the method of distal traction to realign joint surfaces and reduce articular fragments after complex fractures. In the management of complex finger fractures,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants aged 18 years and over who are able to provide informed consent and independently comply with the orthosis and exercise regime
- A recent oblique proximal phalangeal fracture that is displaced or has the potential to become unstable. The decision for trial of a dynamic traction orthosis must be made by the orthopaedic surgeon
- No history of trauma or disease to the affected hand
Exclusion
- A fracture which is more than 10 days from injury
- An open wound around the affected digit
- A history of allergic reactions to plasters
- Eczema or dermatitis to the affected hand
- The presence of sensory loss to the affected digit
- Ligament or tendon injury that will contra-indicate early mobilisation
- Transverse proximal phalanx fractures
- A tattoo to the affected hand that may prevent anonymity when producing photographs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04298385
Start Date
March 1 2020
End Date
August 1 2020
Last Update
March 6 2020
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