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

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Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden, Provincie Friesland, Netherlands, 8934AD