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
Locations
2Sponsors and collaborators
Hospital Costa del Sol
Lead sponsor