NCT05264675 Functional Outcome After EPL-rupture After Distal Radius Fracture
| NCT ID | NCT05264675 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region |
| Condition | Distal Radius Fracture |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-04-01 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus, (EPL) is a common complication after distal radius fractures. A rupture prevents the thumb extension, which in turn has a negative impact on hand function. An EPL-rupture can either be surgically treated by primary suture, which means that the ends of the tendon are sutured. This is however not recommended if the tendon is weakened. In such cases the rupture can be treated by a transfer of, most often, extensor indicis proprius (EIP) to the thumb. Distal radius fractures are common and a rupture of the EPL-tendon is a known complication thar interferes with hand function and therefore more studies on this patient group are warranted. The aim of this prospective study is to compare regaining of thumb function after surgery, with the non-injured side, after primary suture and EIP-transfer after EPL-rupture as a complication following distal radius fracture.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Distal Radius Fracture * EPL-rupture Exclusion Criteria: * comorbidity interfering with thumb function * inability to fill in forms