Surgery vs casting for broken finger bones
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat certain types of broken finger bones: surgery with pins versus a cast. It aims to find which approach leads to better healing and use of the finger.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a broken finger bone that is not in a joint and is not severely shattered.
- Your injury happened within the last 10 days.
- Your finger bone is tilted, shortened, or shifted in a way that may need treatment.
- You have not had surgery on that hand before.
- You do not have other injuries to the hand like cuts, tendon damage, nerve damage, or infection.
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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