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Filter by:This study compared the effects of closed kinetic chain exercise and Russian current stimulation on pain, functional disability, wrist range of motion (ROM) and grip strength in patients with colles' fracture. Forty five patients with stable colles' fractures are randomly classified into three groups with fifteen patients in each group; Group I received traditional exercise in the form of; Mobilization, stretching exercises, range of motion exercises (passive and active) and edema control of the wrist joint. Group II stimulated by electrical Russian current in addition to traditional exercise. Group III received closed kinetic chain exercise (wall press, plyometric wall push up, Quadruped rhythmic stabilization, and Push up exercises) plus traditional exercise. All outcome measures including Pain, function, Wrist ROM, and grip strength were evaluated before and after the treatment program.
The objective of this study is to compare a minimal invasive approach with the conventional flexor carpi radialis approach for volar plating of distal radial fractures.
Background: Wrist fractures are a common injury among people aged 55-70. The radius is one of the bones making up the wrist joint, and is typically the site of injury in a broken wrist. Methods of treating a broken radius include placing the wrist in a cast for 6 weeks (conservative management) or receiving surgery. Surgery allows for earlier movement of the wrist and return to activity, while being placed in a cast is less invasive than surgery. Surgery to fix these fractures has become more common; however there is little agreement about who should receive surgery and who should be placed in a cast to heal. The goal of this study is to compare outcomes between people aged 55-70 who have broken their wrist and had surgery, and those who received a cast. Procedures: Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups within 1 week of injury at their first clinic visit with the surgeon. Patients in Group A (surgical management) will continue with casting for a total of 6 weeks, as indicated by the surgeon. Patients in Group B (conservative management) will receive surgery, and the attending surgeon will determine the best fracture fixation method for the wrist. The research coordinator will assess the injured wrist at 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months after the initial injury. At each assessment, the wrist will be examined and participants will be asked to fill in some questionnaires about health, pain, wrist function, and satisfaction with the wrist. An X-ray will also be performed on the wrist to assess bone healing. Information from each visit will be used to determine how participants are doing and to compare the 2 study groups.
The purpose of this study is to determine the functional outcome of repairing the pronator quadratus (PQ) muscle in subjects operated for a distal radius fracture (DRF) with volar locked plating.
The primary aim of the study is to see if a single wrist injection (intra-articular) of dexamethasone at the time of treatment will reduce the incidence of early-onset of post traumatic osteoarthritis.
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if an early mobilization after distal radius fractures treated by surgery leads to an better functional outcome then immobilization after surgery for 5 weeks in a cast
Distal radius fracture (DRF) is among the most common fractures of the long bones, which comprise one sixth of all fractures. Due to its high prevalence, effect on patients' everyday life, and cost on national health resources, its proper management is very important. The investigators performed this prospective randomized clinical trial on 100 patients with DRFs. 50 patients were treated in each group either by short or long arm cast. Patients were visited during the 6th and 18th weeks after the reduction regarding loss of reduction and possible complications.
The reported prevalence of disproportionate pain and disability among patients recovering from a fracture of the distal radius varies widely. Literature reports numbers between 1% and 37%, perhaps in part because it is poorly defined, known by so many different names, subjective, and unverifiable. The investigators are interested in the effect of vitamin C after distal radius fractures on objective measurement of finger motion, patient reported outcome measures, and pain intensity, instead of the previously used, subjective and imprecise criteria for complex regional pain syndrome. Patients presenting to the Hand and Orthopaedic Trauma Services of MGH with a distal radius fracture will be asked to participate in this clinical trial. Patient will be randomly assigned to take either placebo or vitamin C 500 mg until full finger motion is attained as regarded by the treating physician at follow-up or for 6 weeks. The investigators hypothesize no difference in finger stiffness at 6 weeks measured by distance to palmar crease of the index through little finger between patients taking vitamin C or placebo after a distal radius fracture. Additionally, the investigators assess finger stiffness by range of motion and stiffness of the thumb, and difference in PROMIS upper extremity function and pain score both measured at six months.
Distal radius fractures with dorsal dislocation among patients 70 years or older are randomized to conservative treatment with plaster or internal fixation with a volar plate. Thereafter they are followed at 2 weeks, 5 weeks, 3 months and 12 months with x-ray, functional scores and clinical examination. An additional follow up at three years with X-ray, functional scores and clinical outcome will be conducted after a new written consent of continued participation in the study. A health economy analysis will be preformed at 1, and 3 years for the participants with complete EQ5D.