Numbing methods for setting a broken wrist: nerve block vs hematoma block
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to numb your wrist before the doctor sets your broken bone: a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine around nerves) or a hematoma block (injecting numbing medicine into the fracture area). The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You came to the Emergency Department with a broken wrist that needs to be set back in place without surgery.
- You are willing and able to agree to take part in the study.
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