Distal Radius Fracture
Conditions
Keywords
Distal Radius fracture
Brief summary
The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of dynamic splinting as a therapeutic modality in reducing contracture following surgical treatment of distal radius fractures.
Interventions
Dynamic splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load Prolonged Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated adjustable tension to increase Total End Range Time (TERT)to reduce contracture. The Dynasplint or Experimental group will add this therapy to their standard of care regimen
Sponsors
Dynasplint Systems, Inc.
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Distal radius fracture treated with surgical management and wrist flexion contracture upon follow up
Exclusion criteria
* Carpal Fractures (Scaphoid, Lunate, Hamate, and Trapezium) * Radial nerve entrapment * Arthrodesis * Traumatic dislocation of the distal ulna
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The dependent variable will be change in maximal, active range of motion in extension and the independent variables will include DASH scores and measurements taken from radiographic imaging | 12 weeks |
Outcome results
None listed