U.S., Sept. 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07183904) titled 'Nerve and Hematoma Blocks for Pain Relief During Distal Radius Fracture Reduction' on Sept. 13.
Brief Summary: Distal radius fractures, commonly known as wrist fractures, are among the most frequent injuries seen in emergency departments. These injuries often require a closed reduction, a procedure in which the broken bone is manipulated back into place without surgery. One of the main challenges during this procedure is providing adequate pain control.
Traditionally, many hospitals use a "hematoma block," which means injecting a local anesthetic directly into the site of the fracture. This technique is simple and generally safe, ...