Hematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture
ConditionDistal Radius Fracture
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-100
SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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.
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
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Harvard University
Collaborator