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NCT Number: NCT07281469

Comparison of Functional Outcomes of Closed Reduction With Cast Versus Closed Reduction With K-Wire Fixation in Colles' Fracture

Colles' fracture is a common distal radius injury, often managed with closed reduction and Plaster of Paris (POP) casting. However, loss of alignment may occur with casting alone. Percutaneous K-wire fixation may improve fracture stability. This study aims to compare the functional outcomes of closed reduction with POP cast application versus closed reduction with K-wire fixation followed by POP cast application in the management of Colles' fractures.

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Key information

Conditions

Colles' Fracture Fracture Dislocation Fractures, Bone Joint Diseases Joint Dislocations Musculoskeletal Diseases Radius Fractures Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College Sialkot

Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan

About this study

This randomized controlled trial evaluates two commonly used treatment methods for Colles' fractures. Sixty participants were randomized into two groups: closed reduction with POP cast application, and closed reduction with percutaneous K-wire fixation followed by POP cast application. Follow-up assessments were scheduled to evaluate functional outcomes using the Gartland and Werley scoring system over a three-month period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 to 60 years

Both genders

Closed Colles' fracture

Injury less than 1 week old

Provided informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Open fracture

Fracture with neurovascular injury

Medically unfit for surgery

Contraindication noted by orthopedic surgeon or anesthetist

Treatment and study plan

Closed reduction and fracture manipulation and plaster of Paris application in group A

Procedure

Closed reduction and manipulation of fracture and application of plaster of Paris in group A

closed reduction and Percutaneous K-wire fixation and plaster of application is applied in group B

Procedure

Group A Participant treated with the closed reduction and manipulation and plaster of paris application is applied for colles fracture.

Primary outcomes

  1. Garland and werely score

    Time frame: 3 months

    The Gartland and Werley scoring system (range 0-52) evaluates functional outcomes after distal radius fracture. Lower scores indicate better outcomes

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

DR SUQLAIN ALI DR SUQLAIN ALI, MBBS FCPS

CONTACT

[email protected]

00923317949721

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Khawaja Muhammad Safdar Medical College

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Functional Outcomes of Closed Reduction and Plaster of Paris Application Versus Closed Reduction With K-Wire Fixation and Plaster of Paris Application in the Management of Colles' Fracture.

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Dec 15, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 15, 2025

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