Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Casting Versus Percutaneus Pinning Treatment of Pediatric Overriding Distal Forearm Fractures
Sponsor: Töölö Hospital
Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing casting in finger-trap traction without reduction versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation of dorsally displaced, overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in under eleven years old children.
Official title: Casting in Finger-trap Traction Without Reduction Versus Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pin Fixation of Dorsally Displaced, Overriding Distal Metaphyseal Radius Fractures in Under Eleven Years Old Children
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2020-06-29
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Cast immobilization
Cast immobilisation is done using finger trap traction. The fractured forearm is splinted above elbow with dorsal cast without attempted reduction.
Percutaneus pinning
Reduction under fluoroscopic guidance and fixation using two crossing 1.6mm K-wires.
Locations (1)
New Children's Hospital
Helsinki, Finland