DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

This study tests a surgical technique for children aged 3-15 with wrist fractures that didn't heal properly with a cast. The method uses flexible nails and a wire to hold the bone in place. The goal is to see if this approach leads to better healing and less pain. The study invol…

This study tests if virtual follow-up visits are as safe and effective as in-person appointments after surgery for a broken wrist. About 160 adults will be randomly assigned to either remote monitoring or standard clinic visits. The goal is to see if remote care can maintain good…

This study looks at whether starting wrist exercises right after surgery for a broken wrist is better than wearing a cast for 2 weeks. About 240 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which approach leads to faster return to work …

This study aimed to see if a sedative given as a nose spray (dexmedetomidine) could work as well as standard IV medicine (ketamine) for children needing a broken forearm bone reset. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

This study looks at whether wearing a splint and doing formal physical therapy after wrist fracture surgery is necessary. 230 adults with a broken wrist were assigned to either early movement (no splint, self-guided exercises) or late movement (splint, formal therapy). The goal i…

This study was designed to see if a one-time education session with an occupational therapist before hand surgery could help patients attend therapy appointments and feel better after surgery. It focused on three conditions: thumb arthritis, broken wrist, and tendon injuries. How…

This study tests a new, less invasive way to measure bone strength in women who have had hip or wrist fractures. Researchers want to see if this method can identify fracture risk better than standard bone density scans. About 190 women will participate, including those with recen…

This study looks at two methods for setting the pressure of a tourniquet (a tight band that stops blood flow) during surgery for a broken wrist. The goal is to see which method gives surgeons a clearer view and causes less pain and fewer complications for patients. About 140 adul…

This study follows about 1,500 adults with broken hips, shins, ankles, shoulders, or wrists for up to a year after standard treatment. Researchers collect X-rays, patient surveys on pain and function, and activity data to understand recovery patterns. The goal is to improve how d…