The Optimal Rehabilitation Period for Patients with Distal Radius Fractures According to the MCID in DASH Scores; A Preliminary Study

Background: The statistical concept of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) enables the interpretation of small but meaningful changes that result from an intervention. This retrospective study aimed to examine the factors that influence the achievement of MCID after a distal radius fracture. Methods: A total of 45 patients (mean age: 54.2 ± 16 years) were included. Of these, 27 patients started rehabilitation within 3 days of surgery (Early group), and 18 patients underwent immobilization for 2 weeks after surgery, before starting rehabilitation (Non-early group). Functional outcomes and DASH scores at 4 weeks (baseline) were compared with those measured at 8 and 12 weeks for both groups, to determine whether the MCID had been achieved. Results: Our results showed that at 8 weeks after surgery in the early group, the grip strength, ulnar flexion, and baseline DASH score were significantly different between the groups that did and did not show an MCID ([Formula: see text]). There was also a significant difference in the baseline DASH score at 12 weeks after surgery ([Formula: see text]). None of these factors were significant in the non-early group. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the DASH score at 4 weeks (baseline) was an independent predictor for achieving a DASH MCID at 8 weeks postoperatively in the early group (odds ratio: 1.193). Those achieving a DASH MCID at 12 weeks postoperatively were completely separated by the baseline DASH score (≥ 29 points). Conclusions: If it is assumed that the effectiveness of rehabilitation depends upon achieving the DASH MCID by promoting functional recovery, early initiation might be recommended.

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A comparative study on treatment outcomes of bandage and casting in non-displaced extra-articular fracture of distal radius: A clinical trial study

Polish Journal of Surgery ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0014.3760 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 92 (5) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Hamid Reza Arti ◽

Reza farahnak

Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Dash Score ◽

Articular Fracture ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Vas Scores ◽

The Difference ◽

Fracture Of Distal Radius

Background: There are some therapeutic choices in non-displaced extra-articular fracture of distal radius that confront with some controversy in their selection. We tried to study these two methods in this article. Methods: This was a prospective randomized clinical trial conducted on the patients (n=62) with NDEA fracture of distal radius, during 2015. The patients were randomly assigned to casting (n-32) or bandage (n=30) group to receive the respective fracture healing procedure. The patients were followed-up at the first, second, third, and sixth weeks after the treatment. The Disabilities of the DASH and the VAS questionnaire were completed. All patients underwent an X-ray radiographic assessment to evaluate any potential complication. Results: At the end of the study, in the bandage and casting group 30 and 32 patients finished the study. The statistical analyses showed that the bandage group showed significantly higher mean DASH score than the casting group at the first week, but for the second week the difference decreased so that for the third week, the casting group showed significantly higher value than the bandage group. Finally, at the sixth week the two groups showed no significant difference in the DASH value. The two groups showed no significant differences in the VAS scores for all follow up assessments. The returning time to work was shorter in the bandage group and the treatment cost was also lower in this group. Conclusion: Bandage is more appropriate treatment option for the NDEA fractures of distal radius.

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Comparison of rehabilitation interventions in nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures

The Bone & Joint Journal ◽

10.1302/0301-620x.103b.bjj-2020-2026.r1 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Tim Coughlin ◽

Alan R. Norrish ◽

Brigitte E. Scammell ◽

Paul A. Matthews ◽

Jessica Nightingale ◽

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Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Distal Radius Fractures ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Dash Score ◽

Radius Fractures ◽

Face To Face ◽

Significant Difference ◽

One Year

Aims Following cast removal for nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures, rehabilitation facilitated by advice leaflet and advice video were compared to a course of face-to-face therapy. Methods Adults with an isolated, nonoperatively treated distal radius fracture were included at six weeks post-cast removal. Participants were randomized to delivery of rehabilitation interventions in one of three ways: an advice leaflet; an advice video; or face-to-face therapy session(s). The primary outcome measure was the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score at six weeks post intervention and secondary outcome measures included DASH at one year, DASH work subscale, grip strength, and range of motion at six weeks and one year. Results A total of 116 (97%) of 120 enrolled participants commenced treatment. Of those, 21 were lost to follow-up, resulting in 30 participants in the advice leaflet, 32 in the advice video, and 33 face-to-face therapy arms, respectively at six weeks of follow-up. There was no significant difference between the treatment groups in the DASH at six weeks (advice leaflet vs face-to-face therapy, p = 0.69; advice video vs face-to-face therapy, p = 0.56; advice leaflet vs advice video, p = 0.37; advice leaflet vs advice video vs face-to-face therapy, p = 0.63). At six weeks, there were no differences in any secondary outcome measures except for the DASH work subscale, where face-to-face therapy conferred benefit over advice leaflet (p = 0.01). Conclusion Following cast removal for nonoperatively treated distal radius fractures, offering an advice leaflet or advice video for rehabilitation gives equivalent patient-reported outcomes to a course of face-to-face therapy.

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TREATMENT WITH OR WITHOUT INTERNAL FIXATION FOR ULNAR STYLOID BASE FRACTURES ACCOMPANIED BY DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES FIXED WITH VOLAR LOCKING PLATE

Hand Surgery ◽

10.1142/s0218810412500177 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 17 (02) ◽

pp. 181-190 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Yukichi Zenke ◽

Akinori Sakai ◽

Toshihisa Oshige ◽

Shiro Moritani ◽

Toshitaka Nakamura

Keyword(s):

Internal Fixation ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Locking Plate ◽

Distal Radius Fractures ◽

Dash Score ◽

Radius Fractures ◽

Ulnar Styloid ◽

Fixation Group ◽

Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the treatment results, with and without internal fixation of ulnar styloid base fractures associated with acute distal radius fractures. A total of 48 patients were enrolled, including 20 patients treated by internal fixation (fixation group) and 28 treated without internal fixation (non-fixation group). The evaluated parameters were postoperative range of motion, grip strength, DASH score, and the presence or absence of ulnar wrist pain over time. The outcome was assessed as "excellent" in 15 patients of the fixation group and 21 patients of the non-fixation group, and "good" in five patients of the fixation group and seven patients of the non-fixation group. There were no significant differences in the clinical outcomes or any of the parameters at the final evaluation between the two groups. However, the grip strength was significantly better in the non-fixation group than in the fixation group until 12 weeks postoperatively. The overall clinical outcome was good in both groups, with no significant difference between the groups.

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Long Volar Plating for Metadiaphyseal Fractures of Distal Radius: Study Comparing Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis versus Conventional Approach

Journal of Wrist Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1599791 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 06 (03) ◽

pp. 227-234 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Emilie Pire ◽

Juan Hidalgo Diaz ◽

Santiago Salazar Botero ◽

Sybille Facca ◽

Philippe Liverneaux

Keyword(s):

Minimally Invasive ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Plate Osteosynthesis ◽

Conventional Approach ◽

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis ◽

Dash Score ◽

Volar Plating ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Background Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) has been used in wrist surgery for several years. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare clinical and radiologic outcomes of MIPO technique with those of a conventional approach in the treatment of metadiaphyseal distal radius fracture by long volar plating. Materials and Methods Our series consisted of 32 fractures in 31 patients, mean age 63.9 years, including 16 men and 15 women. MIPO technique was used in 15 wrists (group 1) and conventional approach (> 60 mm of skin incision) in 17 wrists (group 2). In group 1, a long volar plate was inserted under pronator quadratus through a 15- to 30-mm distal incision then fixed to the epiphysis of the distal radius. Then, through a 15- to 30-mm proximal incision, the plate was fixed to the diaphysis of the radius, thus reducing the fracture. Results In group 1, mean distal incision size was 23.5 and 16.9 mm for proximal one. Mean total scar size (sum of both distal and proximal incisions) was 40.0 mm in group 1 and 84.1 mm in group 2. Mean tourniquet time was 58.4 minutes in group 1 and 68.9 minutes in group 2. At latest follow-up, no significant difference was noted in both the groups concerning pain, quick-DASH score, grip strength, ROM, and radiologic data. One extensor pollicis longus rupture treated by tendon transfer was done in group 1. Conclusion The MIPO technique for metadiaphyseal fractures of the distal radius by long volar plating has cosmetic and economic advantages compared with the conventional approach. Conversion to conventional approach is possible at any time in case of technical difficulties. Level of Evidence III.

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Effects of Ulnar Styloid Fractures on Unstable Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes: A Systematic Review of Comparative Studies

Journal of Wrist Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0037-1607214 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 07 (02) ◽

pp. 172-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Sami Almedghio ◽

Fayez Almari ◽

Indranil Chakrabarti ◽

Mohammed Arshad

Keyword(s):

Range Of Motion ◽

Grip Strength ◽

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Wrist Pain ◽

Dash Score ◽

Ulnar Styloid ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Significant Difference

Purpose In this literature review, functional outcomes such as Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and the visual analog scale (VAS) of pain along with clinical outcomes such as range of movement and grip strength of treated distal radius fractures (DRF) accompanied with ulnar styloid fractures (USF) will be compared with those with isolated DRF. Materials and Methods We analyzed articles from MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL that met our predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria as per the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis statements. This resulted in the identification of 464 articles with 18 potentially eligible studies of which 6 were included at the full-text screening stage. The primary outcomes were wrist pain, range of motion, functional outcome and satisfaction, such as VAS, and the DASH questionnaire along with radiological assessment and incidence of complications. Results These studies involved 796 participants with DRF and 806 wrists with DRF; 444 (55%) of DRF had an associated USF. Three studies did not report any statistically significant difference in DASH scores between the DRF patients with or without USF. Two studies reported worse DASH scores in the group with associated USF. Wrist pain was reported to be statistically significantly worse in patients with associated USF in two studies. Grip strength did not exhibit a statistically significant difference in any groups in four studies. On assessing the range of motion of the wrist and forearm, only one study reported a statistically significant difference in flexion at 2 years follow-up, with less flexion in patients with USF. Conclusion This review suggests that there is no significant correlation between a USF and the functional and clinical outcomes of DRF treatment, albeit wrist pain and less flexion were reported in some studies to be associated with USF. There is a need for more robust evidence from large randomized controlled trials to specifically look at the effects of fixation versus nonfixation of USF on DRF, or large prospective cohort studies assessing DRF with and without USF, with a minimum of 12 months follow-up. Level of Evidence Level II—therapeutic.

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The Usefulness of Radial Column Plate in Distal Radius Fracture: Indications and Results

Archives of Hand and Microsurgery ◽

10.12790/ahm.21.0091 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sung Jin An ◽

Sang Hyun Lee ◽

Dong Hee Kim ◽

Hyo Seok Jang ◽

Sung Min Hong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Distal Radius Fracture ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Articular Surface ◽

Radius Fracture ◽

Dash Score ◽

Locking Plates ◽

Radial Inclination ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Radial Length

Purpose: The most common surgical treatment for distal radius fracture is internal fixation using volar locking plates, but it is sometimes difficult to maintain reduction with them. Therefore, this research reports the results of surgical treatment with additional radial column plates.Methods: We analyzed 12-month follow-up results in 100 cases. The patients had the B or C types of distal radius fractures, in accordance with AO classification, and underwent surgical treatment at our hospital from May 2013 to December 2019. There were 16 cases of B-type and 84 cases of C-type fractures. Out of these, 87 were treated with volar locking plates (V group) and 13 had additional radial column plates (VR group). The results of surgical treatment were examined clinically by measuring the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) and Mayo wrist score, and radiologically by measuring the radial length, radial inclination, and volar tilt, before and after surgery.Results: After treatment, the radiographic average in the V group showed a radial length of 12.3 mm, radial inclination of 20.2°, and volar tilt of 5.8°, while the VR group showed 11.6 mm, 22.3°, and 9.0° respectively. A statistically significant difference was found in the DASH score, and the DASH score showed good results in the VR group.Conclusion: Additional radial column plate fixation is worth considering because it provides clinically and radiologically satisfactory results in treatment of B and C types distal radius fracture involving articular surface.

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Perbandingan Fungsi Extremitas Atas pada Fraktur Metafise Distal Radius Intraartikuler Usia Muda Antara Tindakan Operatif Dan Non Operatif dengan Penilaian Klinis Quickdash Score

Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas ◽

10.25077/jka.v3i1.21 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Edi Burhan ◽

Menker Manjas ◽

Ardian Riza ◽

Erkadius Erkadius

Keyword(s):

Distal Radius Fracture ◽

Operative Treatment ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Young Age ◽

Radius Fracture ◽

Dash Score ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Meaningful Relationships ◽

Radius Distal ◽

Quick Dash

AbstrakFraktur metafise distal radius merupakan fraktur dengan insiden tertinggi kedua pada usia tua di luar fraktur daerah panggul. Di Rumah Sakit Dr. M. Djamil Padang terdapat 122 dari 612 kasus fraktur radius, antara Januari 2011 – Juni 2012. Tujuan utama terapi ini adalah pengembalian permukaan sendi ke posisi anatomis dengan fiksasi yang stabil dan pengembalian fungsi extremitas atas semaksimal mungkin. Metode: Penelitian ini berupa penelitian retrospektif yang dilakukan di poliklinik orthopaedi RSUP Dr M Djamil Padang pada bulan November-Desember 2012 pada pasien fraktur metafise distal radius intraartikuler usia muda yang mendapat tindakan operatif dibandingkan dengan kelompok non-operatif dengan penilaian klinis Quick DASH Score. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 30 orang dari 55 orang yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil: Ada hubungan yang bermakna antara fungsi extremitas atas dengan penilaian Quick DASH Score antara tindakan operatif pada fraktur distal radius intraartikuler usia muda dengan tindakan non-operatif (p Fisher = 0,010). Tidak terdapat hubungan bermakna antara Quick DASH Score dengan jenis kelamin dan diagnosa kanan atau kiri. Pembahasan: Terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara pasien fraktur metafise distal radius intraartikuler pada usia muda yang mendapat tindakan operatif berupa ORIF dengan yang mendapatkan tindakan non-operatif berupa pemasangan Gips.Kata kunci: Fraktur Metafise Distal Radius, Tindakan Operatif dan Non Operatif, Quick Dash ScoreAbstractFracture metafise distal radius is fracture with second highest incident on old age besides a fracture in the pelvic area. In the Dr. M. Djamil Hospital found 122 from 612 cases fracture of radius from january 2011 to june 2012. The main purpose therapy is restore the joint in the surface position anatomically by fixation a stable and restore the function upper extremitas over their best. Method: This study is a retrospective conducted at the Orthopaedi clinic of Dr M Djamil Hospital in November-December 2012 on young age patinet with the distal radius metafise intrartikular fracture who got the operative treatment in compare with non-operative groups with clinical assessment Quick Dash Score. The sample used is 30 people from 55 people who meet criteria for inclusion. Result: There is meaningful relationship the function upper extremitas with Quick Dash Score a distal radius fracture actions on intraartikuler at a young age that got an operative treatment and non-operative (p Fisher = 0,010 S). There is not meaningful relationships between Quick Dash Score with gender and diagnosis right or left. Discussion: There is significant difference between patients of intraarticuler radius distal metafise fractur who get operatif treatment, such as ORIF and the pasients who get non-operatif treatment, such as Gips.Keywords: Metafise Distal Radius Fracture, Operatif and Non Operatif Treatment, Quick Dash Score

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Comparison between Surgical and Conservative Treatment for Distal Radius Fractures in Patients over 65 Years

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology ◽

10.3390/jfmk4020026 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 26 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Gianluca Testa ◽

Andrea Vescio ◽

Paola Di Masi ◽

Giulio Bruno ◽

Giuseppe Sessa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Distal Radius ◽

Short Form ◽

Articular Surface ◽

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

Dash Score ◽

Conservative Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Role Limitation ◽

Sf36 Score ◽

Orthopedic Injuries

Background: Fractures of the distal radius (DRF) are the most common orthopedic injuries, representing one of the typical fractures indicating underlying osteoporosis. The aim of the study was to compare conservative and surgical treatment, analyzing quality of life and clinical outcome in an over 65 years old population. Methods: Ninety one patients were divided into two groups: the ORIF group (39 patients) underwent surgery, and the conservative group (52 patients) was treated conservatively. The clinical and functional outcomes of all patients were evaluated using Short Form 36 (SF36), Modified Mayo Wrist Score (MMWS), Disability of the Arm Shoulder Hand (DASH), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Range of motion at the joint was measured and compared with the contralateral healthy wrist. Results: No significant difference was found between the overall SF36 score, DASH score, MMWS, and VAS results. Role limitation was significantly better in the surgical group (p < 0.05), and complication incidence was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the conservative group. Conclusion: The results of this study conform to recent literature, suggesting that a surgical reconstruction of the radius articular surface in an elderly population provides no clear clinical advantage. Treatment decisions must arise from careful diagnoses of the fracture and communication with the patient.

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Changes of Walking Activity During the First Cycle Phases of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Seoul, Korea

HERD Health Environments Research & Design Journal ◽

10.1177/19375867211026571 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 193758672110265

Author(s):

Youngjun Park ◽

Haekwon Chung ◽

Sohyun Park

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Voluntary Participation ◽

Walking Activity ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Acceleration And Deceleration ◽

Preliminary Study ◽

The Government

Aim: This study explores the changes in regular walking activities during the phases of the pandemic. Background: With the spread of COVID-19 transmission, people are refraining from going out, reducing their physical activity. In South Korea, COVID-19 broke out in the 4th week of 2020 and experienced the first cycle phases of the pandemic, such as outbreak, widespread, and decline. In response to the pandemic, the government encouraged voluntary participation in social distancing campaigns, and people reduced their outside activities. Methods: This article examines the decrease and increase of the Prevalence of Regular Walking (≥30 min of moderate walking a day, on ≥5 days a week) by the COVID-19 phases. This study is based on weekly walking data for 15 weeks in 2020, via the smartphone healthcare app, which is managed by 25 public health offices of the Seoul government. Results: According to the findings, the level of prevalence of regular walking (PRW) has a significant difference before and after the outbreak, and every interval of the four-stage COVID-19 phases, that is, pre-pandemic, initiation, acceleration, and deceleration. The level of PRW sharply decreased during initiation and acceleration intervals. In the deceleration interval of COVID-19, the PRW kept increasing, but it has not yet reached the same level as the previous year when the COVID-19 did not exist. Conclusions: As a preliminary study, this study explains empirically how COVID-19 changed PRW in Seoul. It would be helpful to enhance our understanding of the changes in physical inactivity in the pandemic period.

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A preliminary study of bowel rest strategy in the management of Clostridioides difficile infection

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-020-79211-3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hiroshi Sugimoto ◽

Ayaka Yoshihara ◽

Takao Yamamoto ◽

Keisuke Sugimoto

Keyword(s):

Secondary Outcome ◽

Control Group ◽

Matched Cohort ◽

Full Cohort ◽

Clostridioides Difficile ◽

Significant Difference ◽

All Cause Mortality ◽

Clostridioides Difficile Infection ◽

Bowel Rest ◽

Preliminary Study

AbstractClostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is an important nosocomial infection and is the leading cause of infectious diarrhea in hospitalized patients. We aimed to assess the effect of bowel rest on the management of CDI. A single-center retrospective cohort study was conducted. The primary outcome was the composite of the all-cause mortality and CDI recurrence within 30 days. The main secondary outcome was switching from metronidazole to vancomycin. Of the 91 patients with CDI enrolled as the full cohort, 63 patients (69%) and 28 patients (31%) constituted the control group and the bowel rest group, respectively. After one-to-one propensity score matching, a total of 46 patients were included as the matched cohort. In the full cohort, the composite outcome occurred in 19.0% and 14.3% of the patients in the control and the bowel rest group, respectively (p = 0.768). In the matched cohort, it was 17.4% in each group. Although there was no statistically significant difference, the trend of switching was lower in the bowel rest group. The bowel rest may not affect the all-cause mortality and CDI recurrence within 30 days. However, in those prescribed bowel rest, switching from metronidazole to vancomycin may reduce.

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