Study Comparing Cannulated Screw and K-wire Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures in Adults Aged 18 to 60

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare the clinical and radiological results of two surgical methods, cannulated screw fixation and K-wire fixation, in treating distal radius fractures, a common bone injury in adults. The study focuses on adult patients with specific types of wrist fractures requiring surgery and evaluates which method may offer better functional recovery and fewer complications. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive surgical fixation using cannulated screws involving open reduction and screw placement under X-ray guidance, followed by immobilization and physiotherapy. The other group will have fixation with percutaneous K-wires after closed reduction, also under X-ray guidance, with similar postoperative care. Both groups will be followed for six months after surgery. During the study, researchers will assess participants functional recovery using the DASH score and measure radiologic healing, including hand grip strength and bone alignment on X-rays. They will also monitor for any complications related to the surgery or healing process. These evaluations will occur over the six-month follow-up period to understand the outcomes of each fixation method.

Comparative Study Between Cannulated Screws and K-wires in the Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures