Percutaneous Pinning vs Orthosis and Early Mobilization
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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).