Wrist fracture surgery showdown: which fix works best?
NCT ID NCT07576075
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two common surgeries for wrist fractures that involve the joint surface: a volar locking plate (a metal plate placed inside the wrist) and an external fixator (a frame outside the arm with pins into the bone). Researchers will measure how long the surgery takes, how much blood is lost, and how well the wrist works after healing. The trial aims to find which method leads to better outcomes for patients aged 20 to 60 with recent fractures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (volar locking plate or external fixator)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one method is clearly better, it could guide surgeons to choose the best option for wrist fracture repair, improving recovery and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Individual outcomes vary, and neither method guarantees perfect wrist function.
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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
Locations
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Bahawal Victoria Hospital
RECRUITINGBahawalpur, Punjab Province, 63100, Pakistan