Comparison of Dynamic Distraction Systems in Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fractures (DYNAFIX)

Waldfriede Hospital

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Fracture of the Hand

Treatments: Device: LITOS; Device: Ligamentotaxor

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04470349

2020.1

Details and patient eligibility

About

Fractures of the proximal interphalangeal joints continue to pose significant management challenges. Thus the aim of our study is to compare two dynamic finger joint distractors (Litos® and Ligamentotaxor®) in respect to the radiological standard follow-up examination and functional assessments.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 90 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• proximal interphalangeal fracture treated with external dynamic fixator
• Operative care <21 days from trauma
• Age between 18 and 90 years.
• Male and female

Exclusion criteria

• additional fractures or disabilities of the hand

Trial design

30 participants in 2 patient groups

LITOS

Description:

Patients who received a LITOS dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017

Treatment:

Device: LITOS

Ligamentotaxor

Description:

Patients who received a Ligamentotaxor dynamic distraction system after 31.12.2017

Treatment:

Device: Ligamentotaxor