Cannulated screws versus K-wires for fixing distal radius (wrist) fractures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, two-group comparative study that assigns adults with displaced extra‑articular distal radius fractures to fixation with either cannulated screws or K-wires. Participants will undergo the assigned minimally invasive fixation and be followed for 6 months postoperatively. The primary outcome is wrist function measured by the DASH score at 6 months, with secondary outcomes including radiographic alignment (radial height, inclination, volar tilt), time to union, and complication rates. The goal is to directly compare clinical and radiological recovery between the two commonly used fixation methods.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged between 18\_60years.
* Patients with displaced or unstable Distal Radius Fractures requiring surgical Fixation.
* Type A Extra articular Fractures.
* Patients fit for surgery and willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* open distal Radius Fractures.
* Pathological Fractures.
* Previous Fractures or surgeries affecting the wrist.
* Associated neurovascular injury.
* polytrauma patient.
* Patients with severe osteoporotic or systemic condition affecting bone healing.

Where it's running

• Sohag university hospital
  Sohag, Naser City, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed Mahmoud Tammam, Practiciant
• Email: ahmd.tamam2425@gmail.com
• Phone: 01020745267

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.