Extension Block Technique Versus Splinting in Mallet Finger Fracture.
NCT ID: NCT01738919
Last Updated: 2016-11-04
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COMPLETED
NA
32 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-04-30
2016-09-30
Brief Summary
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Treatment af mallet finger fractures involving more than 1/3 of the articulating surface is controversial. There are to our knowledge no randomized controlled trials comparing splinting and surgical treatment with extension block technique.
The aim of this study is to compare splinting and surgical extension block fixation of mallet finger fractures in a randomized controlled trial.Our hypothesis is that conservative treatment with splinting is comparable to surgical treatment concerning functional outcome, and may even reduce the complication rates.
The original protocol was designed to include participants with non-subluxated and subluxated mallet finger fractures. However this study only included participants with non-subluxated fingers.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Non-subluxated - splinting
Conservative treatment with splinting for 6 weeks.
Conservative treatment with splinting for 6 weeks.
Aluminum Karstam splints are used.
Non-subluxated - operation
Operative treatment with extension block technique
Operative treatment with extension block technique
Surgery with extension block technique. 6 weeks.
Interventions
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Conservative treatment with splinting for 6 weeks.
Aluminum Karstam splints are used.
Operative treatment with extension block technique
Surgery with extension block technique. 6 weeks.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Mallet finger fractures with a \>1mm displaced fragment involving one-third or more of the articular surface and/ or subluxation of the distal phalanges.
* Fractures with a delay of \< 2 weeks.
* With reference to Wehbé and Schneider's established classification, fractures type IB and IC are included.
Exclusion Criteria
* Mallet finger fracture of the thumb
* Co-existing rheumatologic illness in the fingers
* No-compliance patient
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Aarhus
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Bo Munk, MD
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Department of Hand Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark
Locations
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Department of Hand Surgery, Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, , Denmark
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Janni1
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id