Distal radius fracture: A prospective outcome study of 275 patients

MacDermid, Joy C.; Richards, Rickelle; Roth, James H.

doi:10.1016/s0894-1130(01)80046-6

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“…28 In general we believe that the outcomes reported (according to the instruments that we used) are consistent with other published reports. 11,28 There are several possible explanations for our findings. First, the lack of association between the radiographic and functional outcomes among the elderly could be related to decreased demand on the upper extremity that is thought to be associated with aging.…”

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“…Distal radius fractures were defined as those occurring within 2 cm of the distal end of the radius. 11 Patients who refused or were unable to provide informed consent, were unable to communicate in English, had bilateral distal radius fractures, had had surgical treatment, or were residing in long-term care facilities were excluded from the study. All included patients maintained an activity level that allowed independent living both before and after the fracture.…”

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Radiologic and patient-reported functional outcomes in an elderly cohort with conservatively treated distal radius fractures

Anzarut

Johnson

Rowe

et al. 2004

The Journal of Hand Surgery

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confidence: 99%

Radiologic and patient-reported functional outcomes in an elderly cohort with conservatively treated distal radius fractures

Anzarut

Johnson

Rowe

et al. 2004

The Journal of Hand Surgery

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152

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“…From the quantitative evidence identified, it was found that therapy management of those with wrist fractures is diverse. 10 A systematic review of 15 randomized controlled trials to investigate the effectiveness of a range of rehabilitation interventions provided by physiotherapists or occupational therapists found that no single treatment approach had the best effect in terms of objective measurements, functional assessments or patient self-report outcome measures, in follow-up periods ranging from four weeks to nine months. Research evidence was not strong because of the limited methodological quality of the studies reviewed, as well as the range of interventions offered and confounders such as motivation of trial participants.…”

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A qualitative investigation into the rehabilitation experience of patients following wrist fracture

Bamford

Walker

2010

Hand Therapy

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Bamford, Rachael and Walker, Dawn-Marie (2010) A qualitative investigation into the rehabilitation experience of patients following wrist fracture. Hand Therapy, 15 (3). pp. 54-61. ISSN 1758-9983 Access from the University of Nottingham repository: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/1431/1/bamford_walker.PDF Copyright and reuse:The Nottingham ePrints service makes this work by researchers of the University of Nottingham available open access under the following conditions. This article is made available under the University of Nottingham End User licence and may be reused according to the conditions of the licence. For more details see: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/end_user_agreement.pdf A note on versions:The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription. AbstractIntroduction. Fractures of the wrist are often highly traumatic, leading to significant pain and reduction in an individual's home, work and leisure roles for a considerable time. Among the studies on wrist fracture, there is limited evidence which qualitatively explores the patient's rehabilitation experiences of this condition, and the impact they feel it has on their daily lives. The aim of this study was therefore to explore the experiences of working age people with dominant side wrist fracture in terms of the impact on their lives from the resulting loss of hand function, and the role that hand therapy plays in the rehabilitation process.Method. Using a qualitative approach, semistructured interviews were carried out with six participants who were current or previous patients of an outpatient occupational therapy department and who had sustained wrist fracture. Three key themes equated to the impact the fracture had on their lives: 'functional ability', 'attitudes and expectations of self and others' and 'assessment and treatment in occupational therapy'.Results. The main findings showed that the impact of reduced ability evoked negative reactions and dependence on others. Lack of information on application and removal of plaster cast contributed towards early anxieties about the appearance and function of the hand. Patients' attitudes generally reflected taking some responsibility for their own progress. Occupational therapy input increased motivation, and particularly for those who attended rehabilitation sessions in the department, the therapy was valued. Discussion. The recommendations from this study are that early and continued patient education is provided by the therapist, engaging relatives where appropriate, to alleviate patient and family anxieties and to help determine realistic expectations of recovery. While patients generally engage with objective measurements, making assessment and treatment relevant to their activities of daily living is essential to ensure they are moti...

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“…We have the shortest follow-up, which is a criticism of our study, but it can be expected that our results will continue to improve for up to 12 months, as predicted by Yen et al [21] and Madcdermid et al [16]. The function in our study is excellent despite inferior radiological results compared to those reported for nonbridging external fixation and ORIF.…”

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Function Versus Position: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Interfocal Kirschner Wiring of Unstable Distal Radial Fractures

Snow

Kelly²,

Jeyam³

et al. 2007

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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Distal radius fracture: A prospective outcome study of 275 patients

Cited by 95 publications

References 116 publications

Radiologic and patient-reported functional outcomes in an elderly cohort with conservatively treated distal radius fractures

Radiologic and patient-reported functional outcomes in an elderly cohort with conservatively treated distal radius fractures

A qualitative investigation into the rehabilitation experience of patients following wrist fracture

Function Versus Position: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Interfocal Kirschner Wiring of Unstable Distal Radial Fractures

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