Metal plate vs elastic nail: which heals teen forearm breaks better?
NCT ID NCT07705347
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical techniques for fixing forearm fractures in adolescents aged 10 to 16. One group receives a locking compression mini-plate, while the other gets titanium elastic nails. The study measures how well the bones heal and how well the arm functions afterward, aiming to find which method leads to better recovery.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- surgical procedure: open reduction with locking compression mini-plate or closed reduction with titanium elastic nail
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better, it could guide surgeons toward a standard approach that improves healing and function for teens with forearm fractures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all teens or fracture types. Both procedures carry typical surgical risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Faculty of medicine, Sohag university
Sohag, Egypt
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