DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

This study tests a special gel (VersaWrap) placed between the metal plate and tendons during wrist fracture repair. The gel dissolves over time and aims to prevent tendons from sticking or rupturing. About 50 adults will be randomly assigned to get the gel or standard care. Resea…

This study looks at whether older adults (65+) with a broken wrist can be treated with just a cast, without first manually realigning the bone. About 532 participants will be randomly assigned to either the standard method (realignment then cast) or just casting. The goal is to s…

This study tests whether a therapist-guided exercise program helps people aged 50 and older recover better from a wrist fracture compared to usual care advice. About 588 participants will either receive supervised exercise sessions plus usual care, or usual care alone. The main g…

This study looks at whether doing everyday tasks with a broken wrist (while in a cast) helps people recover function and feel less pain. About 64 adults with a wrist fracture treated with a cast will be split into two groups: one gets tips on how to safely use their hand, the oth…

This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a numbing injection into a broken wrist works better than the traditional method without ultrasound. About 115 adults with a distal radius fracture will take part. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain relief dur…

This study tests if using a special light device at home can help people recover faster after surgery for a broken wrist. Forty-two adults will either use a real or fake light device for 12 minutes daily, plus do exercises. The goal is to see if the light therapy improves wrist f…

This study follows 300 people with a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) to understand their daily pain, hand function, and use of painkillers or splints during the first three months after injury. Participants will fill out short daily and weekly questionnaires. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether fear of movement (kinesiophobia) can predict how well someone recovers from a wrist fracture treated without surgery. About 34 adults will have their fear level, wrist motion, strength, and daily function measured. The goal is to understand if psycholo…