Hand fracture study compares two fixation techniques

NCT ID NCT02718170

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compared two ways to surgically fix unstable hand fractures: using a buried wire inside the bone versus a plate and screws on the outside. It included 25 adults with broken hand bones that needed surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

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