Finger fracture fix: could a Wire-and-Rubber-Band device restore motion?
NCT ID NCT07714356
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a device called a Suzuki frame for treating severe, shattered fractures of the finger's middle joint. The frame uses thin wires and rubber bands to gently pull the joint apart, allowing early movement while the bone heals. The goal is to see if this approach reduces stiffness and improves long-term function compared to standard treatments like splinting or surgery. The study includes adults with these fractures in a single finger, excluding thumb or toe injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Suzuki frame, a device that uses wires and rubber bands to gently distract the finger joint and allow early movement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could offer a better way to treat complex finger fractures, helping patients regain movement and avoid long-term stiffness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 2 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The frame may cause discomfort or fail to improve outcomes over standard care.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL JOINT FRACTURE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Sohag University Hospitals
Sohag, Egypt
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••