Status:
RECRUITING
Ultrasound Guided Hematoma Block in Distal Radius Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Frisius Medisch Centrum
Conditions:
Distal Radius Fractures
Fracture Dislocation
Eligibility:
All Genders
16+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will investigate the effectiveness of analgesia of ultrasound hematoma block compared to 'blind' hematoma block in patients with dislocated distal radius fracture.
Detailed Description
Distal radius fractures represent one of the most common injuries in the Emergency Department (ED). Proper treatment especially for dislocated fractures can minimize the chance of residual injury. For...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 16 years
- Confirmed fracture of the distal radius requiring closed reduction, defined as any off the following items(7):
- \>10 degrees of dorsal angulation;
- \>20 degrees of volar angulation;
- \>2 mm step-off intra-articular;
- \>3 mm radial shortening;
- \>15 degrees radial inclination;
- Translation and non-intact radio-carpal alignment in the lateral view
- Significant translation in the posterior-anterior(PA)-view.
Exclusion
- No informed consent can be given (cognitive impairment, severe dementia, no knowledge of Dutch language e.a.)
- Neurovascular compromise or open fractures requiring (immediate) surgery or reduction.
- First reduction already performed
- Multi-trauma patients requiring other urgent procedures/tests or with respiratory or hemodynamical compromise
- Pre-existent osteosynthesis material in situ in the affected arm
- Skin injury (with exception of minor abrasions), local infection or recent burns hindering or contra-indicating the use of ultrasound and ultrasound gel
- Allergy for local anesthetics
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 5 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06193915
Start Date
January 5 2024
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
March 19 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden, Provincie Friesland, Netherlands, 8934AD