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Percutaneous Pinning vs Orthosis and Early Mobilization

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllKarolinska Institutet
NCT04561661 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims at investigating if splinting and early mobilization is a better method, regarding range of motion, for treating fractures of the base phalanx of the fingers compared to surgery with pinning. This will be achieved through a randomised clinical trial comparing the two methods.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: -Fractures of the base phalanx of digit 2-5 in the hand. Exclusion Criteria: * Fracture older than 2 weeks. * More than 25° of sagittal plane and/or 10° lateral angulation after reposition. * Intra-articular step \>1mm. * Associated fractures in other bones (i e metacarpals, middle and distal phalanges) and/or tendon and nerve injuries in any finger. * Open fractures. * Patient age \<18 years. * Inability to co-operate with the follow-up protocol (i.e. language difficulties, severe psychiatric disorder, cognitive impairment, drug addiction).
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What it tests

  • Percutaneous pinning
  • Conservative treatment
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Where

1 site
Dept Hand Surgery
Stockholm, Sweden
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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