NCT03031015

Cemented K-wire Fixation vs Plating for Finger Fractures

Randomized Comparison of Cemented K-wire Fixation and Plating of Shaft Fractures of Proximal Phalanges

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 131 (actual)
• Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

To introduce a novel external-fixation technique using the combination of K-wires and cement. For comparison, we also included another group of patients who were treated using a mini plate and screw system. Bone healing, range of motion of the fingers, costs of treatments, and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Detailed description

Shaft fractures of the proximal phalanx are common injuries that may significantly affect hand function. Good fracture stability to allow early mobilization of joints and thus early return of function. The objective of this report is to introduce a novel external-fixation technique using the combination of K-wires and cement. For comparison, we also included another group of patients who were treated using a mini plate and screw system. A total of 104 patients (131 fingers) were randomly allocated into group A (56 patients) and B (51 patients). Patients in group A were treated with cemented K-wire fixation; and patients in group B were treated with conventional mini-plate. Bone healing, range of motion of the fingers, costs of treatments, and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Conditions

• Closed Fracture of Finger
• Finger Fracture Open

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Cemented K-wire Fixation	Fractures were reduced and then fixed with cemented K-wires.
DEVICE	Plating	Fractures were reduced and then fixed with Plate.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-01-01
• Primary completion: 2014-05-01
• Completion: 2014-05-01
• First posted: 2017-01-25
• Last updated: 2017-01-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: China