Perioperative Glucocorticoid Administration in the Treatment of Adult Distal Radius Fractures
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2022-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this investigation is to compare functional outcome measures and range of
motion for patients receiving glucocorticoid (GC) injections versus those not receiving GCs
for the treatment of distal radius fractures. The investigators hypothesize that patients who
receive GC will have improved ROM and functional outcome measures compared to patients who do
not receive GC. In addition, this study aims to determine if there is a difference in rates
of complications and postoperative pain control between the GC and non-GC groups. In order to
accomplish these aims, the investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled
investigation.