DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

This study tests a special gel (VersaWrap) placed between the metal plate and tendons during wrist fracture repair surgery. The goal is to see if the gel helps tendons move more smoothly and reduces the chance of tendon rupture. About 50 adults having wrist fracture surgery will …

This study looks at whether putting a cast on a broken wrist without first straightening the bone works as well as the usual method of straightening it first. About 532 people aged 65 and older with a low-energy wrist fracture will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The m…

This study tests whether a therapist-guided exercise program helps people aged 50 and older recover better from a wrist fracture compared to standard advice. Participants will either receive supervised exercise sessions plus usual care, or usual care alone. The main goal is to se…

This study looks at whether starting daily activities early after a wrist fracture (while in a cast) helps people recover better. About 64 adults with a broken wrist will be split into two groups: one gets tips on doing daily tasks safely, the other only gets standard cast care. …

This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a numbing injection (hematoma block) works better than the traditional method without ultrasound for people with a broken wrist. About 115 adults in the emergency department will take part. The goal is to see which approach provi…

This study tests whether using a special light device at home, along with simple exercises, can improve wrist function after surgery for a broken wrist. About 42 adults will either use an active light device or an inactive one for 12 minutes daily over 12 weeks. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether fear of movement (kinesiophobia) can predict how well people recover from a wrist fracture treated without surgery. Researchers will measure fear levels, wrist motion, strength, and daily function in 34 adults. The goal is to understand if psychologica…

This study follows 300 people with a broken wrist to understand their pain, hand function, and satisfaction during the first three months after injury. Participants will report daily on pain and medication use, and weekly on wrist function. The goal is to learn what recovery real…