radial fracture
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2022 ◽  
pp. 175319342110702
Author(s):  
Alex M. Hollenberg ◽  
Jennifer Z. Mao ◽  
Warren C. Hammert

The purpose of this study was to assess the recovery patterns following surgery for distal radial fracture (DRF) in patients over ( n = 99) and under ( n = 273) the age of 65 using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF) and Pain Interference (PI) questionnaires. Both the older and younger cohorts showed postoperative improvement in PF and PI. The younger cohort had higher PF scores from 1 to 6 months postoperatively, however, PI scores were not significantly different between the cohorts during any period. A greater proportion of younger patients achieved the minimal clinically important difference improvement on the PROMIS PF (80% versus 66%) and PI (88% versus 75%) scales. To appropriately manage postoperative expectations, older patients should be counselled that they would likely experience most of their functional recovery by 3 months and limitations due to pain would likely be stable by 1 month. Level of evidence: II


2022 ◽  
pp. 891-897
Author(s):  
Liberty Getman
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Injury ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (11) ◽  
pp. 3189-3191
Author(s):  
Joep Kitzen ◽  
James RA Smith ◽  
Richard Buckley

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3343-3345
Author(s):  
Ragini Dadgal

Fracture of distal radius is the commonest fracture present in the upper limb. In fact, it is most commonly treated by the doctor. An outstretched hand is the most common cause of distal radius or wrist fractures. The fracture of distal radius can also lead to nerve injury mostly median nerve. Physical Therapy plays important role which provides positive effect in treating post fracture cases. A case of 45 years female is presented in this report who had an fall over right wrist joint and diagnosed with distal radius fracture and operated conservatively results into pain over wrist joint, decrease in physical activities. Rehabilitation protocol is explained below in the report. We report that there were improvement in patient outcomes level increases in muscles strength, provide pain relief and improvement in patient functional Independence.


Author(s):  
Vaishnavi Yadav

Distal end radius fracture is said to the most common as well as more frequent fracture seen in community-dwelling individuals. Fracture distal end radius can lead to malunion, non-union, deformity ultimately leading to reduce the functional capacity of an individual. Hand functions are primarily affected in distal radial fracture. The patient was an old lady of 75 years who suffered a comminuted fracture distal end radius right side. She underwent surgery 6 days after the injury with open reduction and internal fixation. Three weeks after the surgery physiotherapy was started to increase range of motion, muscle strength and to reduce pain. Rehabilitation started at the rate of one session a day, six days a week. Rehabilitation activities include exercises to improve local circulation and relief pain, to restore normal range of motion, to improve ROM, to improve strength.


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