Protocol for reducing hand and fingers edema after surgery of distal radius fracture. Edema can lead to finger and wrist stiffness. edema elbow extension elbow flexion hand and finger upper extremity upper limb range of motion DASH handgrip strength pillowcase pillow support
Conditions
Interventions
Put arm in elbow flexion position and supported by pillowcase.,Put arm in elbow extension position and supported by pillows.
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Pillowcase,Pillow Support
Sponsors
H.R.H. Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Center (MSMC)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with closed fracture of distal end radius 2. Patients who needed surgery 3. Age > 18 years old
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who refuse operative treatment 2. Patients who do not give consent 3. Patients undergoing revision surgery 4. Patients who have bilateral fractures 5. Patients who have pathological fracture 6. Patients who have distal end radius of more than 2 weeks 7. Patients who have associated ulnar fracture except ulnar styloid 8. Patients who have history of major surgery of the other hand 9. Patients who have history of breast surgery 10. Patients with concurrent disease of hand e.g. Dupuytrens or rheumatoid arthritis 11. Patients who have contraindication in elevating the hand or flexing or extending elbow 12. Patients who have wound on their hands that prevents them from exposing to water
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| volume of hand and fingers 24, 48 hours postopertatively percentage edema reduction mean | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| range of motion 2,6,12 weeks postoperatively degree,quick DASH score 2.6,12 weeks postoperatively point,handgrip strength 2,6,12 weeks postoperatively kg | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChidchanok Sakdapanichkul
Srinakarinwirot University
Outcome results
None listed