Distal radius fracture Radius fractures Fracture fixation
Conditions
Interventions
After distal radius fixation with volar locking plate,
s wrist was covered with sterile dressing and loose bandage. The patient was instructed to performed active and passive range of motion of fingers,
wrist and forearm for at least 30 minutes a day. The operated hand was kept elevation about the elbow level to prevent swelling of the distal part of the limb. Pain medications were given orally as na
s wrist was covered with sterile dressing and externally immobilised with short arm volar slab for 2 weeks. The patient was instructed to performed active and passive range of motion of fingers and fo
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
Early mobilisation group,Immobilisation group
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Distal radius fracture patients age more than 18 years old who have been operatively treated with volar locking plate fixation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pathological fracture 2. Open fracture 3. Previous history of wrist fracture 4. Congenital deformity of wrist 5. Multiple trauma and/or multiple fractures 6. Psychosis or impaired cognitive function
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient-reported functional outcome 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Visual analog scale pain score,Patient-reported functional outcome 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score,Grip strength 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Jamar handgrip dynamometer,Range of motion of wrist 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Goniometer,Radiographic parameter 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months after surgery Radial inclination, radial tilt, ulnar variance | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPanai Laohaprasitiporn
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed