Dynasplint for Distal Radius Fracture

Dynasplint Systems, Inc.50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of dynamic splinting as a therapeutic modality in reducing contracture following surgical treatment of distal radius fractures.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

Wrist Extension DynasplintDEVICE

Dynamic splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load Prolonged Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated adjustable tension to increase Total End Range Time (TERT)to reduce contracture. The Dynasplint or "Experimental" group will add this therapy to their standard of care regimen

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Distal radius fracture treated with surgical management and wrist flexion contracture upon follow up Exclusion Criteria: * Carpal Fractures (Scaphoid, Lunate, Hamate, and Trapezium) * Radial nerve entrapment * Arthrodesis * Traumatic dislocation of the distal ulna

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The dependent variable will be change in maximal, active range of motion in extension and the independent variables will include DASH scores and measurements taken from radiographic imaging

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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