Cast alone versus cast with a pin for wrist fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a common wrist fracture: using a cast alone or using a cast plus a small metal pin (K-wire) to hold the bone in place. It aims to find which method helps you heal better and regain use of your wrist.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a wrist fracture (a break near the end of the forearm bone) that happened within the last week.
- The fracture is closed, meaning the bone did not poke through the skin.
- You are healthy enough to have surgery if needed, and you agree to participate.
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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