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Filter by:The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of elbow position on achieving forearm supination and pronation and wrist ROM postoperatively. It is anticipated the results will show recovery of functional motion in a shorter period of time (27 days average). As for the secondary objective of the study, it is anticipated there will be limited pain and cost-containment. These data elements will serve as secondary factors to evaluate.
The addition of the steroid dexamethasone to a single injection of local anesthetic has been shown to significantly prolong the duration of peripheral nerve blockade compared to local anesthetic alone. This allows for improved post-operative pain scores and reduces opioid use in the early post-operative period. However, the use of a steroid adjuvant in regional nerve blocks is generally not considered standard of care, and there is considerable variation among anesthesiologists regarding preferred formulations and the role of adjuvants in regional anesthesia. A recent study from our institution demonstrated the effectiveness of dexamethasone directly mixed with local anesthetic at multiple doses compared to placebo for upper extremity surgery. With this prospective randomized controlled blinded trial, we hope to definitively establish which method of adjuvant dexamethasone administration is superior in extending the effects of a brachial plexus nerve block.
A comparison of oral morphine equivalents between an opiate sparing cohort and an opiate based cohort following open reduction internal fixation of a distal radius fracture.
Distal radial fractures are the most common fracture of the upper extremity in adults, with a higher incidence in those 65 years of age or older. In 2009, Karl et al demonstrated that there are 25.42 distal radial fractures in this age group per 10,000 person-years in the US. Despite the frequency of distal radius fractures, there is still debate over the best method of treatment. In contrast to younger patients, patients who are 65 years or older appear to have acceptable functional outcomes and treatment satisfaction regardless of the presence of malalignment on radiographic imaging.Therefore, nonsurgical management has been shown to be a viable treatment option. The purpose of this study is to compare non-operative treatment with a removable splint versus a short arm cast for distal radial fractures in patients who are 65 years of age or older who are indicated for non-operative fracture treatment.
An ecologically friendly and biodegradable wood-plastic composite-cast is studied. Patients, who has sustained a distal radius fracture in need of splinting are requested to participate in the study.