Steroid shot may speed wrist recovery after fracture surgery

NCT ID NCT03898154

First seen May 02, 2026 ยท Last updated May 02, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving a steroid injection around the time of wrist fracture surgery helps patients regain motion and function faster. It included 38 adults with a broken wrist who had surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited, but the goal was to see if steroids could reduce swelling and improve recovery.

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Locations

  • Geisinger Woodbine

    Danville, Pennsylvania, 17821, United States

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