distal radial fracture wrist fracture
Conditions
Interventions
One group will have four weeks of plaster immbilization and the other group
will have six weeks of plaster immobilization
Sponsors
Spaarne Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age > 18 years 2. Unilateral fracture of distal radius with misalignment (dorsal angulation >15°, volar tilt >20°, radial inclination >15° and, ulnar variance >5mm) 3. Independent for activities of daily living
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Fracture of contralateral arm 2. Other fractures at the ipsilateral arm (excluded carpal fractures) 3. Pre-existent abnormalities fractured distal radius 4. Open fractures 5. Inadequate reduction of distal radius at 1 week follow-up at the outpatient department
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional outcome in adult patients with a distal radius fracture as assessed using the a. Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and b. Patient Related Wrist Evaluation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Objective(s): 1. Range of motion 2. Pain (assessed by the VAS scale) 3. Time to union 4. Complications: complex regional pain syndrome and mal/ nonunion | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed