Hand fracture study questions need for surgery: early motion may be just as good
NCT ID NCT07357493
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study is testing whether people with displaced hand fractures can avoid surgery and instead use early, unrestricted movement and rehabilitation. 552 adults with a single displaced spiral or oblique fracture of the index to pinky finger bones will be randomly assigned to either surgery or non-operative care. The main goal is to compare hand grip strength one year after injury.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show that many people with displaced hand fractures can skip surgery and recover just as well with early movement and rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a non-inferiority trial, meaning it aims to prove non-surgery is not worse than surgery. The results may not apply to all fracture types, and there is always a risk of complications like poor healing or deformity in either group.
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