Skip the cast? new study tests immediate wrist movement after fracture surgery
NCT ID NCT05150925
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two recovery approaches after wrist fracture surgery: moving the wrist right away versus wearing a cast for two weeks. Researchers want to see which method helps patients return to work sooner and improves wrist function. About 240 adults aged 18-65 with a broken wrist will take part.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Immediate mobilization (no cast) vs. 2-week cast immobilization
What this could lead to
If immediate mobilization works better, patients could return to work and daily activities sooner after wrist fracture surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 240 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Immediate movement might increase pain or healing issues in some patients.
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Locations
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Danderyds Sjukhus
Danderyd, Sweden
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Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland
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Laura Kärnä
Tampere, Finland
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Sundsvalls sjukhuset
Sundsvall, Sweden
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Teemu Karjalainen
Jyväskylä, Finland