Comparing nails and screws for a broken pinky knuckle
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgery—using an elastic nail versus a screw—to fix a displaced pinky knuckle fracture. It aims to find which method helps heal better with fewer problems.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a displaced fracture of the fifth metacarpal neck (the knuckle bone of your pinky).
- The bone is angled more than 30 degrees out of place.
- The fracture is not open (no bone poking through the skin).
- You do not have any other serious injuries besides this hand fracture.
- You have not had hand surgery before and the fracture does not involve the knuckle joint surface.
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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