About this trial

The aim of this study is to compare functional and radiological results in two groups of distal radius fractures treated with internal fixation with locking plate, and immobilized with antebrachial splint or compression bandage for 3 weeks.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients with type A, B, C fractures of AO classification of distal radius fractures

Patents aged between 18 and 75 years,

Patients operated on in the first 3 weeks after the trauma, and independent for the basic activities of daily living

Disqualifiers

Patients with open fractures

Patients with mental disorders (dementia, alcoholism, etc.),

Patient dependent for basic activities of daily living

Patients with fractures with severe articular and metaphyseal comminution and/or severe soft tissue injuries (type 2R3C3 AO),

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Splint inmmobilization
  • Bandage immovilization

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

2
Hospital Reina Sofía14004, Córdoba Spain
Hospital Costa del Sol29603, Málaga Spain

Sponsors and collaborators

Hospital Costa del Sol

Lead sponsor