Skipping the splint after wrist surgery may speed recovery, study finds
NCT ID NCT04324580
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether wearing a splint and going to formal physical therapy are necessary after surgery for a broken wrist. About 230 adults with a specific type of wrist fracture will be followed to see if early movement (no splint) leads to better outcomes and lower costs without causing more pain or hardware problems. The goal is to find the best recovery plan for patients.
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NYU Langone
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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