Evaluating the Utility of Bone Grafts in Open Wedge Corrective Osteotomy and Plate Fixation (WOPPeR)
Malunion of Fracture of Radius
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Malunion of Fracture of Radius focused on measuring open wedge osteotomy, bone grafting, time of bone healing, complications, Quality of life, Subjective and objective functional outcomes, Cost effectiveness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients of either sex over the age of 18 years Symptomatic malunion of the distal radius Eligible for open wedge osteotomy and plate fixation with or without bone grafting from iliac crest. Patients are able to undergo postoperative follow-up of at least 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are pregnant Patients who have known systemic or metabolic disorders leading to progressive bone deterioration Patients who take chronic use of glucocorticoids.
Sites / Locations
- MaastrichtUMCRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Patients with symptomatic malunion of distal radius receiving bone grafting
Patients with symptomatic malunion of distal radius receiving none bone grafts
Open wedge corrective osteotomy and plate fixation with harvesting and using bone from the iliac crest.
Open wedge corrective osteotomy and plate fixation without harvesting and using bone from the iliac crest.