Distal Radius Fracture
Conditions
Keywords
Volar locking plate osteosynthesis, Early mobilization, DASH
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the post operational mobilization after volar locking plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures. One group is admitted training exercises just after the fracture treatment, one group after 14 days immobilization in a cast. The primary hypothesis is, that immediate training leads to earlier and faster recovery. Our second hypothesis is, that immediate training does not lead to increased risk of fracture displacement.
Detailed description
Patients were followed for one year with controls after one, three, six and twelve months. Occupational therapists blinded for the intervention examined the patients at all times. ROM, strength and DASH score was performed.
Interventions
DEVICERemovable splint omni med, Fischer Medical Aps, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
To be removed during training exercises three to five times a day
Sponsors
Region Sjællands sundhedsvidenskabelige Forskningsfond
Zealand University Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Caregiver, Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Over 50 years of age * Distal radius fracture suitable for volar locking plate osteosynthesis * Inhabitants in Region Sjaelland
Exclusion criteria
* Dementia * Abuse of drugs, medication or alcohol * Open fractures * Multitrauma or other injures on same extremity * Earlier wrist fracture * Delay of osteosynthesis of more than 14 days
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH) | After 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grip strength | After 4 weeks |
| Range of motion | After 4 weeks |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed