Clinical Trial: Outcome Study of Complex Distal Radius Fractures

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Outcome Study of Complex Distal Radius Fractures: Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) With A Volar Fixed Angled Plate Versus A Distal Radius Volar (DRV) Plate Versus E

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to collect information about how people do after different treatments of a broken wrist to see if one treatment has better results.

Detailed Summary: Complex distal radius fractures are a common problem treated by orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcome between complex distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a volar fixed angled plate versus and external fixator versus DRV. The hypothesis is that the volar fixed angled plate will have a superior outcome both radiographically and clinically.
Sponsor: University of Florida

Current Primary Outcome: Wrist Range of Motion [ Time Frame: one year post-op ]

Original Primary Outcome:

Current Secondary Outcome: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) scores [ Time Frame: one year post-op ]

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University of Florida

Dates:
Date Received: September 8, 2005
Date Started: April 2001
Date Completion:
Last Updated: May 17, 2013
Last Verified: June 2012