Hematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of ultrasound guided hematoma block versus traditional "blind" hematoma block for analgesia in distal radius fracture reduction.

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of ultrasound guided hematoma block versus traditional "blind" hematoma block for analgesia in distal radius fracture reduction.

Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Hematoma Block and "Blind" Hematoma Block for Analgesia in Distal Radius Fractures

Hematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture

Condition
Distal Radius Fracture
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adult patient ≥ 18 years old presenting to the emergency department with complaint of distal radius fracture
  • * High acuity/distress per the Attending ED physician
  • * Altered mental status or intoxication
  • * Aphasia, mental retardation, dementia, or insurmountable communication barrier
  • * Acute psychiatric illness

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 100 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,

Beatrice Hoffmann, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2025-12