RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06022419

Conservative Therapy of Proximal Phalanx Fractures - Comparing the Lucerne Cast With Finger Splinting

Conservative Therapy of Proximal Phalanx Fractures - a Prospective Randomized Study Comparing the Lucerne Cast With Finger Splinting

Sponsor

Medical University of Vienna

Enrollment

86 participants

Start Date

Oct 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Proximal Phalanx Fracture

Summary

The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate if the lucerne cast leads to a better functional outcome than a forearm cast with a finger splint in patients with a proximal phalanx fracture.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Proximal phalanx fracture in the fingers (II - V)
Patient age between 18 and 70 years

Exclusion Criteria10

Condylar fracture
Avulsions of the collateral ligament
Pathologic fracture
Intraarticular fracture
Patients unable to consent
Polytraumatized patients
Patients initially presenting more than 7 days after injury
Pregnancy
Compound fractures
Multiple hand injuries

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Interventions

PROCEDURELucerne Cast

Patients receiving reduction of fractured finger and subsequent customization of a lucerne cast. Duration of cast treatment is determined with 4 weeks.

PROCEDUREForearm Cast and Finger Splint

Patients receiving reduction of fractured finger and subsequent customization of a forearm cast with a finger splint. Duration of cast treatment is determined with 4 weeks.

Locations(1)

Medical University of Vienna - Department of Orthopedics and Trauma-Surgery

Vienna, Austria

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