Intramedullary Fixation for Metacarpal Fractures: A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMatt Iorio, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?To prove that use of intramedullary cannulated headless hardware fixation of metacarpal fractures provides anatomic reduction, stable fixation, less operative trauma and early, active post-operative mobilization. The study compares two types of implant to determine efficacy in reduction and maintenance of reduction for fracture healing.

Eligibility Criteria

Treatment Details

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: • Operative Cohort: Patients who undergo hand surgery at University of Colorado Hospital and DenverExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

• Operative Cohort: Patients who undergo hand surgery at University of Colorado Hospital and Denver Health Medical Center for surgical treatment of closed extraarticular metacarpal fracture(s). Fracture classification will be based off of AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association guidelines and radiographic interpretation