Skipping the splint after wrist surgery may speed recovery, study finds

NCT ID NCT04324580

First seen Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 18 times

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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • NYU Langone

    New York, New York, 10016, United States

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.