Cast Vs Splint in Distal Radius Fractures
Distal Radius Fracture
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Distal Radius Fracture
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Closed DRF in patients > 60 years
- Presenting to HRMC within 10 days of injury
- Isolated injury
- With or without M&R performed in EMD
- Declined surgical fixation after appropriate discussion
Exclusion Criteria:
- Wounds - skin tears, bad abrasions, open fracture
- Ulnar fracture > styloid
- Other MSK / non-MSK injuries
- Bilateral fractures
- Prior wrist fractures / wrist surgery
- Other upper limb conditions affecting function (e.g. CVA)
- Cognitive impairment
- Allergy to plaster or fiberglass
Sites / Locations
- National University HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Other
Other
Cast
Splint
Patients presenting with DRF will be screened by the attending consultant. The temporary backslab will be removed, X-rays will be obtained, and the attending consultant will discuss the treatment options. Patients who are planned for non-operative treatment and meet the inclusion criteria will be eligible for the study. The purpose and details of the study will be explained and informed consent will then be taken by the research coordinator (RC). The participants will then be randomized (using a block-randomization method) to either treatment by splint or cast. A research assistant will facilitate the randomisation process so that the RC and the treating physician remain blinded to treatment allocation.
Patients presenting with DRF will be screened by the attending consultant. The temporary backslab will be removed, X-rays will be obtained, and the attending consultant will discuss the treatment options. Patients who are planned for non-operative treatment and meet the inclusion criteria will be eligible for the study. The purpose and details of the study will be explained and informed consent will then be taken by the research coordinator (RC). The participants will then be randomized (using a block-randomization method) to either treatment by splint or cast. A research assistant will facilitate the randomisation process so that the RC and the treating physician remain blinded to treatment allocation.