Limitations in forearm, wrist, or hand function due to distal radial/ulnar fractures, stroke, or osteoarthritis Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group will receive the same standard care as the control group at each hospital, which consists of immobilization for 7-8 weeks after the time of the injury or surgery, followed by ha
Sponsors
University of Alberta
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients: 1. Wrist fractures, acquired brain injuries, burns or osteoarthritis (e.g. patients who have undergone a Wrist Salvage Procedure), causing limitation in hand movement 2. 18 years of age and older Therapists: 3. The therapists need to have used the FEPSim™ to be able to provide feedback about the usability of the device during the interview
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome 2. Subjective/patient-reported limitation to participate (e.g. excessive pain, edema) 3. Limitations in reading and listening comprehension of language that prohibits to understand the PRWE questionnaire 4. Limitation in following instructions due to cognitive impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At week 0 and after the intervention (week 10), and during weeks 4 and 8: 1. Angles of active range of motion (AROM) and passive range of motion (PROM) of wrist flexion and extension, and forearm pronation and supination, measured using a goniometer 2. Grip strength measured using a grip dynamometer 3. Pinch grip force is measured using a pinch gauge or pinch meter | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| At week 0 and after the intervention (week 10), and during weeks 4 and 8: Patients’ perceived wrist pain and disability in activities of daily living measured using the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) | — |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed