N/A N=36 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Acupuncture in Distal Radius Fracture Patients

Colles´ Fracture · Radius Fracture

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Oct 2018

Primary outcome: Primary: Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) — 30.5; 15.2 units on a scale

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Rehabilitation (Procedure); Low Lever Laser acupuncture (Device)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Primary completion: Jun 2016

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE)	30.5; 15.2	—
SECONDARY Wrist Mobility	39.8; 60.2; 41.1; 52.6; 80.0; 88.4	—
SECONDARY Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)	2.7; 1.2	—

Summary

The patients with distal radius fracture treated with immobilization (cast) and percutaneous pinning it will be to able to participate in this randomized trial. The investigators will be able to determine if the laser acupuncture is a good therapy for the rehabilitation in this type of patients. And if they are more comfortable to begin his rehabilitation exercise after the application of this therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Distal radius fracture treated with percutaneous pinning and plaster
Type A2, A3, B1 and B2 of the Orthopedic Trauma Association classification

Exclusion Criteria

Rheumatoid arthritis
Ipsilateral fractures
Psychiatric illness
Previous wrist fracture or surgery
Cancer

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