New nail technique aims to fix stubborn wrist breaks in kids
NCT ID NCT07162142
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a surgical technique called retrograde elastic nailing with a pollar K-wire for children aged 3-15 with hard-to-heal wrist fractures. The goal is to see if this method improves bone alignment and reduces complications. Twenty children who failed closed reduction will be treated and followed for 6 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
retrograde elastic nailing with pollar K-wire
What this could lead to
If successful, this surgical approach could offer a reliable way to fix difficult wrist fractures in children, reducing the need for repeated procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants and no comparison group. The results may not apply to all children, and surgery always carries risks like infection or nerve injury.
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Abdalaziz Youssef Mohammed
Cairo, Egypt