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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Virtual Reality as an intervention for patients following specific hand injuries will positively affect patients with decreased hand function and reduce pain and improve outcomes. Participants will be recruited from 3 different clinics in central Kentucky.
This is a mono centric, prospective, randomised trial on the implementation and assessment of a shortened pathway for mono-trauma of the wrist and suspected fracture of distal radius and/or ulna and/or scaphoid bone.
The investigators objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of hematoma block versus intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block) during closed reduction of distal radius fractures.
Non-invasiveness, avoidance of complications and comfort are important issues in the clinical management of conservatively treated distal radius and scaphoid fractures. To date, applying a plaster cast for approximately 6 weeks of immobilization is the gold standard. However, new 3D-technologies such as the design of Patient Specific Anatomical Braces (PSAB) will lead to a new paradigm of treatment. Swibrace has developed such anatomical, light, elegant and yet resistant braces. First, the fractured limb is scanned, the data then sent to a specifically designed software, printed in a 3D-printer and finally sent to the hospital for the patient's fitting. As these PSAB have not yet been tested on patients, the primary purpose of this study is to evaluate whether patient satisfaction with a 3D-printed PSAB differs from the one of traditionally treated patients in a plaster cast. (A pre-clinical study will be conducted with 10 healthy volunteers testing the 3D splint for 72h. Only if splint satisfaction will be ≥ 70% as measured by the self-designed "Adult Rated Splint Evaluation Questionnaire" (ARSEQ), the 3D splint will be tested in patients. Otherwise, adjustments to the splint will be made based on the healthy volunteers' feedback prior to its testing in patients.)
The investigators will be evaluating the use of versawrap in the setting of distal radius fractures by placing membrane between plate and flexor tendons. Investigators will then evaluate tendon gliding morphology and number of tendon ruptures
The study is designed to assess the use of intraoperative dexamethasone on postoperative analgesia and stiffness after open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures. The idea is that the dexamethasone will aid in reducing postoperative swelling which will then improve pain control as well as overall function.
120 patients age 18-64 years with dorsally displaced distal radius fractures AO-type A2, A3 and C1 are recruited from Oslo Casualty Medical Centre (Oslo Skadelegevakt). Patients are randomized to surgery with closed reduction and pins (CRPP) or open reduction and volar locking plate (VLP). The hypotheses is that CRPP will give equal function and satisfaction to VLP. Patients are followed by current practice of follow-ups until 5 weeks postoperatively, and in addition due to the study with functional tests after 2, 3, 6 and 12 months. These follow-ups will be performed by hand therapist. Scores are also recorded from Patient-Reported Wrist and Hand Evaluation (PRWHE), Quick-Dash (Q-d) and EuroQol Questionnaire (EQ-5D) questionnaires. The main efficacy measure in the study is PRWHE scores after 12 months. There will be X-ray initially, postoperatively and after 12 months. Sub-objectives in the study are analyses of cost-effectiveness (measured by EQ 5D, personnel use, use of additional healthcare service and absence from work), and differences in complications between the two methods.
The purpose of this study is to see if splinting and formal physical therapy are necessary following surgical fixation (open reduction internal fixation) of distal radius fractures (broken wrist). Currently there is no consensus for post-operative protocol following fixation of distal radius fractures. The decision to splint (late mobilization) and prescribe formal physical therapy vs. not to splint (early mobilization) and use self-guided physical therapy is based on surgeon or institutional preference. The goal of this study is to determine if early mobilization leads to improved outcomes and decreased costs without increasing pain or the loss of hardware fixation.
Prospective data will be collected in approximately 3500 patients (700 per 5 injury groups). Patients will be followed up according to the standard (routine) for up to 1 year after the treatment. Data collection will include underlying disease, treatment details, patient reported outcomes (PROs), anticipated or procedure-related adverse events (i.e. complications), and radiological outcomes.
The purpose of this investigation is to compare functional outcome measures and range of motion for patients receiving glucocorticoid (GC) injections versus those not receiving GCs for the treatment of distal radius fractures. The investigators hypothesize that patients who receive GC will have improved ROM and functional outcome measures compared to patients who do not receive GC. In addition, this study aims to determine if there is a difference in rates of complications and postoperative pain control between the GC and non-GC groups. In order to accomplish these aims, the investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized, controlled investigation.