Wrist Extension Dynasplint (WED) Distal Radius Fracture

Dynasplint Systems, Inc.50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a dynamic splinting system for wrist extension contracture following a distal radius fracture.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture Wrist Contracture

Interventions

Wrist Extension DynasplintDEVICE

Dynamic Splinting utilizes the protocols of Low-Load, Prolonged-Duration Stretch (LLPS) with calibrated, adjustable tension to increase the Total End Range Time (TERT) to reduce contracture. The Knee Extension Dynasplint for the Experimental group will have tension chambers delivering therapeutic treatment from the device.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 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

Change in maximal active range of motion in wrist extension

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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