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Intramedullary Screw Fixation Versus Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning With Cast Immobilization (GRIP)

26 mai 2026 mis à jour par: Spencer B Chambers

Intramedullary Screw Fixation Versus Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning With Cast Immobilization in the Treatment of Phalangeal and Metacarpal Fractures: A Randomized Control Trial

Broken bones in the hand are common injuries that can make it hard to move fingers, grip objects, and return to work. When these breaks happen in the long bones of the hand (called metacarpals and phalanges), surgery is often needed to hold the bones in the right place while they heal.

There are a few different ways surgeons can fix these broken bones. Two common methods are:

CRPP (Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning): The bones are moved back into place without opening the skin, and thin metal pins are used to hold them.

IMSF (Intramedullary Screw Fixation): A small screw is placed inside the bone to hold it in position.

Another approach sometimes used for larger bones in the hand is ORIF (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation), where the bone is exposed through a small incision and held with plates or screws.

This study will compare how well these methods work. Investigators want to find out if using an intramedullary screw (IMSF) helps patients heal faster and move their hands more easily compared to the other common methods (CRPP and ORIF). Investigators will look at how quickly patients regain movement, how soon they can return to work, how satisfied they are with their recovery, and whether there are any problems or complications from surgery.

To do this, investigators will run a randomized controlled trial-this means patients will be stratified based on fracture location (metacarpals or phalanges) and randomly assigned to a treatment arm. For patients with metacarpal fractures, investigators will compare IMSF vs CRPP vs ORIF using a dorsal plate. For patients with proximal or middle phalangeal fractures investigators will compare IMSF to CRPP. Investigators will measure their recovery using both clinical tests and patient surveys over time. The results of this research will help surgeons choose the best and safest way to treat hand fractures so patients can heal faster and get back to their daily lives sooner

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Pas encore de recrutement

Les conditions

Intervention / Traitement

Description détaillée

Metacarpal and phalangeal fractures are common traumatic injuries of the hand.1 Many can be treated conservatively, but when there is malalignment or instability, operative reduction and stabilization is required.2,3 Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP), or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using plates, screws, or wires are common methods of treatment.4-6 Percutaneous fixation allows stabilization of fractures with minimal soft tissue disruption,7-11 and although technically challenging, if successful, secondary complications such as tendon adhesions and abnormal scarring are uncommon.9 Conversely, open methods require broader exposure resulting in swelling and increased risk of scarring9, but facilitates early active motion allowing earlier return to function.3,10 Intramedullary screw fixation (IMSF) is a technique that is gaining popularity12,13 as it maintains the minimally invasive benefits of CRPP while providing stability similar to ORIF.14 In correctly selected fractures, IM screws facilitate early recovery with minimal down time, allowing expedited treatment and less loss of productivity.3,12,13 Investigators believe IM screws have notable advantages compared to CRPP. Allowing earlier rehabilitation, less external immobilization, and earlier functional recovery has potential to improve quality of life and reduce productivity loss.

These procedures are used currently within St. Joseph's Health Care London but there is debate regarding there efficacy and specific surgical technique varies amongst practitioners. The comparison comes between the specific surgical intervention, as although some surgeons have rapidly adapted this technique, is efficacy compared to more classic techniques has not been explored using high level studies, leaving its specific utility less clear.

Type d'étude

Interventionnel

Inscription (Estimé)

100

Phase

  • N'est pas applicable

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Coordonnées de l'étude

Lieux d'étude

  • Canada
    • Ontario
      • London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4V2
        • St. Joseph's Health Care London

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

  • Adulte
  • Adulte plus âgé

Accepte les volontaires sains

Non

La description

Inclusion Criteria:

The MC arm:

  • surgical management within 10 days of injury
  • extraarticular fractures, clinical scissoring
  • sagittal angulation in accordance with accepted norms (Table 1)
  • shortening >5mm, translation >50%.

The phalangeal arm:

  • surgical management within 10 days of injury
  • extraarticular fractures, clinical scissoring
  • sagittal angulation >20°
  • shortening >2mm
  • translation >50%.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • < 18 years old
  • unable to read English, provide consent, or return to follow-up.
  • Injuries with concomitant soft tissues loss, tendon injury, nerve injury, infection, or fractures with severe comminution
  • history of prior surgical management of a fracture of the ipsilateral hand

Plan d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Objectif principal: Traitement
  • Répartition: Randomisé
  • Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
  • Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)

Armes et Interventions

Groupe de participants / Bras
Intervention / Traitement
Expérimental: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
patients with metacarpal fractures, we will compare IMSF vs CRPP vs ORIF using a dorsal plate
Procédure: ORIF
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
Autres noms:
  • CRPP
Expérimental: Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning
we will compare proximal or middle phalangeal fractures treated with IMSF to those treated with CRPP patients with metacarpal fractures, we will compare IMSF vs CRPP vs ORIF using a dorsal plate
Procédure: CRPP
Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning
Expérimental: Intramedullary Screw Fixation
we will compare proximal or middle phalangeal fractures treated with IMSF to those treated with CRPP patients with metacarpal fractures, we will compare IMSF vs CRPP vs ORIF using a dorsal plate
Procédure: IMSF
Intramedullary Screw Fixation

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Range of Motion
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Measure and compare Range of Motion pre and post operatively
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Grip strength
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Measure and compare grip strength, in Kilograms, pre and post operatively
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Visual Analogue Scale for pain
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain is a standardized, subjective tool used to measure pain intensity. It consists of a straight 10-cm (100-mm) horizontal line anchored at one end by "no pain" and at the other by "the worst pain imaginable." Measure and compare patient reported VAS pre and post operatively.
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Return to Work
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Measure patient reported time to return to work in patients with phalangeal or metacarpal fractures treated with IMSF versus CRPP in phalangeal fractures and IMSF versus ORIF vs CRPP in metacarpal fractures respectively
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Complications
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Track complications that occur because of IMSF, ORIF, and CRPP in patients with surgically managed metacarpal or phalangeal fractures
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Quick Dash,the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
The Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire is a validated and widely used 11-item questionnaire that measures upper-extremity specific symptoms and disability. The main DASH uses a 5-point Likert scale (1 = no difficulty, 2 = mild, 3 = moderate, 4 = severe, 5 = unable)
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE)
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE) score assesses a patient's perceived overall function as a percentage of normal (0% to 100%), with higher scores indicating better function.
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
EuroQol 5-Dimensional questionnaire
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
The EuroQol 5-Dimensional questionnaire, EQ-5D, is a concise, generic measure of self-reported health which is accompanied by weights reflecting the relative importance to people of different types of health problems. It evaluates five dimensions (mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression on 5 severity levels (no, slight, moderate, severe, and extreme/unable)) and utilizes an EQ VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) that allows patients to rate their overall health between 0 and 100
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months
Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation
Délai: from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months

PRW/HE is the Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation. The PRW/HE is a 15-item questionnaire designed to measure wrist pain and disability in activities of daily living.

The PRW/HE allows patients to rate their levels of wrist pain and disability from 0 to 10, and consists of 2 subscales:

Pain subscale: contains 5 items each of which is further rated from 1-10. The maximum score in this section is 50 and minimum 0 Function subscale: contains total 10 items which are further divided into 2 sections i.e specific activities (having 6 items) and usual activities (having 4 items). The maximum score in this section is 50 and minimum 0.
from enrollment to the of end of the study at 12 months

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Parrainer

Spencer B Chambers

Les enquêteurs

  • Chercheur principal: Spencer B Chambers, Western University

Dates d'enregistrement des études

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Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Estimé)

1 septembre 2026

Achèvement primaire (Estimé)

1 septembre 2028

Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)

1 octobre 2029

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

14 mai 2026

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

26 mai 2026

Première publication (Réel)

1 juin 2026

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

1 juin 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

26 mai 2026

Dernière vérification

1 mai 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • 127846 (Identificateur de registre: University of Western Ontario)

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