Radius fracture

This study tested whether ketotifen, an allergy medicine, can prevent elbow stiffness after a fracture or dislocation. 395 adults took either a low or high dose of ketotifen or a placebo pill twice daily for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug improved elbow range of mo…

This trial compares two casting strategies for adults with a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) that was set without surgery. One group wears a below-elbow cast from the start, while the other wears an above-elbow cast for two weeks before switching to a below-elbow cast. Rese…

This trial looks at two non-surgical approaches for treating a broken wrist (distal radius fracture). One group receives finger-trap traction followed by a cast, while the other gets a local anesthetic injection into the fracture site, then traction and manual realignment before …

This study compares two physical therapy approaches—Cyriax mobilization and muscle energy techniques—to see which better improves hand and wrist function in people who have had surgery for a broken wrist. Seventy-six adults aged 18 to 40 with post-surgery stiffness will receive o…

This study tracked 61 patients who received the ExploR Modular Radial Head implant to repair elbow fractures. Researchers measured pain, motion, and function using standard elbow scores and X-rays. The goal was to see how well the implant performs in everyday use.

This study looked at 91 people who had a metal frame (XtraFix®) placed outside their body to hold broken wrist or shoulder bones in place. The goal was to see if the frame helps bones heal safely and works as intended. Researchers checked X-rays and tracked any problems, like inf…

This early study tested a new implant called NVDX3, made from donated human bone cells, in 11 adults with severe wrist fractures. The implant was placed during a single surgery to help the bone heal. The main goal was to check safety, and researchers also looked at how well the b…

This study compared the accuracy of bedside ultrasound (POCUS) with standard X-rays for diagnosing elbow fractures in 90 adults with indirect elbow trauma. Using CT scans as the gold standard, researchers aimed to see if ultrasound could be a reliable first-line tool. If proven a…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin C can prevent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a painful condition that can develop after a wrist fracture. Researchers enrolled 220 adults with specific types of wrist fractures and gave them vitamin C to see if it reduced their …

This study tests two additional therapies for people recovering from a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) treated with surgery. One therapy uses gentle manual movements (Mulligan mobilisation), and the other uses mental imagery exercises (graded motor imagery) to retrain the b…

This study is testing two methods of giving pain medicine through a small tube placed near a nerve after surgery. One method gives a steady, low-dose drip, while the other gives larger doses at set times. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and lasts long…

This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for wrist fracture surgery. One group receives a standard axillary block with a long-lasting anesthetic, while the other gets a short-acting axillary block plus separate long-acting blocks at the elbow for the median and radial nerv…

This study compared two ways to numb the wrist before setting a broken bone: a hematoma block (injecting anesthetic into the fracture site) and a brachial plexus block (numbing the arm nerves with ultrasound guidance). Researchers enrolled 90 adults with displaced wrist fractures…

This study looked at 80 adults having wrist fracture surgery to see if a lower concentration of the local anesthetic ropivacaine (3.75 mg/ml vs. 7.5 mg/ml) in a nerve block affects the severity of pain when the block wears off. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the tw…

This study tested two different methods to control pain after wrist fracture surgery. One group received a long-lasting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) plus standard bupivacaine, while the other group received a sedative (dexmedetomidine) plus standard bupivacaine. The g…

This study tested whether wearing prism goggles during pointing exercises can reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I. Fifty-four patients with CRPS after a wrist fracture or surgery were split into two groups: one used real prism goggles, the othe…

This study tested a new type of cast made with 4D printing technology against the usual fibreglass cast for people with wrist fractures. 25 adults with wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the 4D printed cast or a standard fibreglass cast. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether using only non-opiate pain medications works as well as standard opiates after wrist fracture repair surgery. Seventy-two adults who had surgery for a broken wrist were randomly assigned to receive either non-opiate pain relievers or opiate-based painkil…

This study tested whether adding a nerve block to a standard hematoma block reduces pain better during wrist fracture realignment. 180 adults with displaced wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either a hematoma block alone or a hematoma block plus a median nerve blo…

This study tested whether applying elastic tape to the fingers can reduce hand swelling in adults with a wrist fracture treated with a cast. Researchers measured finger circumference and pain in 23 participants. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to manage edema and impro…

This study looks at children with broken wrists who are treated with a cast. Sometimes the cast is split along its length to relieve swelling, but this might weaken the cast and let the bones move out of place. Researchers will take X-rays before and after splitting the cast to s…

This study looked at whether resetting a broken wrist in the emergency room helps reduce pain while waiting for surgery. 147 adults with a displaced distal radius fracture took part. Researchers measured daily pain and hand function to see if the reset made a difference.

This completed study looked at 15 people who had surgery for a broken wrist. Researchers tested whether early rehabilitation helped them regain hand function, strength, and movement compared to their uninjured arm after 6 months. The goal was to see if early therapy could speed u…