The second hospital of Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066600, China
Completed
NCT Number: NCT01072760
Kirschner Wire and Pull-out Wire Fixation for the Treatment of Bony Mallet Finger
The objective of this report is to describe a new surgical technique for the treatment of bony mallet finger which involves the application of both Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation. It is believed to decrease the risk of the complications.
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Conditions
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
About this study
From May 2003 to December 2008, we used Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation to carry out 54 closed bony mallet finger in 54 patients. The bony mallet finger was applicated both Kirschner wire and pull-out wire fixation.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- bony mallet finger;
- patient had failed trials of nonsurgical treatment;
- fracture involving more than 1/3 of the joint surface;
- fragment displacement or subluxation of the DIP joint.
Exclusion criteria
- tendinous mallet finger;
- success of nonsurgical treatment;
- comminuted fracture;
- fracture involving at or less than 1/3 of the joint surface which could be successfully replaced with nonsurgical treatment.
Treatment and study plan
K wire
ProcedureMallet finger treatment
Other names: stainless steel wire
Primary outcomes
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The digits were assessed for skin necrosis, skin breakdown, infection.
Time frame: 15 days
Secondary outcomes
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The patients rated their pain experience by a visual analogue scale. The results were graded by Crawford's criteria.
Time frame: 1 year
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
The Second Hospital of Qinhuangdao
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Registry information
Important dates
- Study start
- 2003
- Primary completion
- 2008
- Study completion
- 2009
- First posted
- Feb 22, 2010
- Registry last updated
- Feb 22, 2010
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