Comparing therapies for hand swelling and pain after wrist fracture surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using mechanical devices (like compression or massage) reduces swelling and pain better than standard care after wrist fracture surgery. It may help you recover hand function more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had surgery for a broken wrist and the bone is fixed securely.
- You can start hand therapy about 2 weeks after surgery.
- You can attend therapy sessions at the clinic.
- You do not have unstable bone fixation or need more surgery.
- You do not have skin problems, severe arthritis, or other conditions that affect hand use or mechanical device use.
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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