N/A N=62 Randomized Treatment

Cast Immobilization for Non-Displaced Scaphoid Fractures

Non-displaced Scaphoid Fractures

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Apr 2017

Primary outcome: Primary: Extent of Union — 70; 85 percentage of union

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Cast that immobilizes the thumb (Device); Cast that does not immobilize the thumb (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary completion: Jan 2012

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Extent of Union	70; 85	—
SECONDARY DASH Questionnaire	5; 6	—
SECONDARY Modified Mayo Wrist Score	92; 87	—
SECONDARY Grip Strength	40; 37	—
SECONDARY Visual Analog Scale for Pain	1.1; 0.8	—
SECONDARY Range of Motion: Flexion	76; 72	—
SECONDARY Range of Motion: Extension	68; 67	—
SECONDARY Range of Motion: Ulnar Deviation	38; 32	—
SECONDARY Range of Motion: Radial Deviation	20; 19	—

Summary

This trial is trying to understand if immobilization of the thumb after a non-displaced scaphoid fracture affects recovery. The standard of care overseas is a cast that allows for free movement of the thumb, and in the United States it is a cast that immobilizes the thumb. This study is attempting to understand if there is a difference.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

18 years or older
Isolated fracture of the scaphoid
No displacement of the scaphoid fracture on CT scan

Exclusion Criteria

Associated ipsilateral ligament injury or fracture
Pregnant Patient

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