Eligibility
Local study conflicts
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Aged 16 years or above
- Presenting with a fracture of the distal radius which, in the opinion of the treating clinician, does not require a manipulation of the fracture
- N.B. If a patient presents with a distal radius fracture to both wrists i.e. both wrists are eligible, the patient will be included but only one wrist will be randomised – whichever, in the clinician’s opinion, is the worse injury. It is expected that the other eligible injured wrist will be treated in the same way.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The participant may not enter the study if any one of the following apply:
- They present to research team more than 2 weeks post-injury
- The fracture is open (Gustilo and Anderson >1)
- They are unable to adhere to trial procedures, e.g. patients with permanent cognitive impairment, or other concomitant severe injuries e.g. head injury
If the patient is eligible:
- Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain:
- Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
- Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
- Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition
- If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point
Step by Step Guide to Recruitment:
In normal working hours
- Between 07:30- 8pm, bleep 81971 or call 39455
Out of hours and weekends:
Enrollment
- We are unable to recruit out of hours but if patients are interested in the study we can bring them back the next day or in a couple of days to be seen by the research team for review and potential inclusion into the study if they are happy to reattend.
Links for further information:
Link to trial site