Steroid injection after wrist fracture surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a steroid injection into the wrist joint during surgery helps improve recovery after a broken wrist that needed a plate and screws. It might reduce pain and swelling and help you use your wrist better sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18.
- Your wrist fracture is closed (skin not broken) and unstable, requiring surgery.
- You are having surgery with a plate and screws to fix the fracture.
- You are not allergic to corticosteroids.
- Your diabetes is well controlled (HbA1C of 8 or lower).
- You do not have an infection or tendon tear in the injured wrist.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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