The aim of this study is to investigate the post operational mobilization after volar locking plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures. One group is admitted training exercises just after the fracture treatment, one group after 14 days immobilization in a cast. The primary hypothesis is, that immediate training leads to earlier and faster recovery. Our second hypothesis is, that immediate training does not lead to increased risk of fracture displacement.
Patients were followed for one year with controls after one, three, six and twelve months. Occupational therapists blinded for the intervention examined the patients at all times. ROM, strength and DASH score was performed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
100
To be removed during training exercises three to five times a day
Køge Sygehus
Køge, Køge, Denmark
Disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH)
Time frame: After 4 weeks
Disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH)
Time frame: After 3 months
Disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH)
Time frame: After 6 months
Disability of arm, shoulder and hand score (DASH)
Time frame: After 12 months
Range of motion
Time frame: After 4 weeks
Range of motion
Time frame: After 3 months
Range of motion
Time frame: After 6 months
Range of motion
Time frame: After 12 months
Grip strength
Time frame: After 4 weeks
Grip strength
Time frame: After 3 months
Grip strength
Time frame: After 6 months
Grip strength
Time frame: After 12 months
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