CASTomize 4D Printed Cast Versus Fibreglass Casts for Distal Radius Fractures

CASTomize 4D Printed Cast Versus Fibreglass Casts for Distal Radius Fractures

This study is a randomised control trial comparing Castomize 4D printed cast versus conventional fibreglass casts in isolated conservatively treated distal radius fractures. The primary outcome measure is fracture reduction. Secondary outcome measures include patient reported outcome measures such as the Adult Rated Cast Evaluation Questionnaire (ARCEQ), comfort of the cast, quality of life assessed with the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, cost-effectiveness and adverse events occurrence. In total, 30 patients will be included and followed for 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• - Age ≥ 21 years
• Distal radius fracture for conservative treatment within 3 weeks of initial injury

Exclusion Criteria:

• Concomitant injuries to the ipsilateral extremity, interfering with the treatment of the DRF (Example: concomitant elbow fracture that requires further immobilisation with a above elbow cast)
• Inability to complete study forms due to any cognitive, mental issues.
• Pregnant women