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A Comparative Study Between Cannulated Screws and K-wires in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures
Led by Sohag University · Updated on 2026-04-20
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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.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparative Study Between Cannulated Screws and K-wires in the Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged between 18 and 60 years
- Patients with displaced or unstable distal radius fractures requiring surgical fixation
- Type A extra articular fractures
- Patients fit for surgery and willing to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Open distal radius fractures
- Pathological fractures
- Previous fractures or surgeries affecting the wrist
- Associated neurovascular injury
- Polytrauma patients
- Patients with severe osteoporotic or systemic conditions affecting bone healing
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Surgery day plus initial recovery period
Participants undergo surgical fixation of distal radius fractures using either cannulated screws or K-wires, followed by standard immobilization and early postoperative care.
1 surgery visit and immediate post-operative visits
Duration - 6 months postoperatively
Participants attend follow-up visits to monitor functional recovery, radiographic healing, and complications, including physiotherapy.
Multiple visits over 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sohag university hospital
Sohag, Naser City, Egypt
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Research Team
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Ahmed Mahmoud Tammam, Practiciant
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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