ArticleThe Journal of hand surgery2014
Contribution of functional parameters to patient-rated outcomes after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures.
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- Outcome Metrics in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Patients Aged Above 50 Years: A Systematic Review.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Pooled it
- Temporary spanning plate wrist fixation of complex distal radius fractures: a systematic review of 353 patients.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2022Pooled it
- Intelligent Rehabilitation Assistance Tools for Distal Radius Fracture: A Systematic Review Based on Literatures and Mobile Application Stores.Computational and mathematical methods in medicine · 2020Pooled it
- The Effect of Workers' Compensation on Outcome Measurement Methods after Upper Extremity Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2017Pooled it
- Development of a therapist-supervised flexibility and resistance exercise intervention for adults aged 50 years and over with a distal radius fracture in the Wrist Injury Strengthening Exercise (WISE) trial.Bone & joint open · 2026Article
- Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy for Distal Radius Fractures, Including Complications.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- The Effects of Motor Imagery on Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis in Women During the Post-Surgical Immobilization Period: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Functional outcome measures for distal radius fractures: A systematic review.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOT · 2022Review
- Factors Affecting Functional Recovery After Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- Machine Learning Improves Functional Upper Extremity Use Capture in Distal Radius Fracture Patients.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Prevalence of posttraumatic arthritis following distal radius fractures in non-osteoporotic patients and the association with radiological measurements, clinician and patient-reported outcomes.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2018Article
- Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes and Rehabilitation.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2016Article
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Abstract
purposeOutcomes of distal radius fractures can be measured radiographically, functionally, or via patient-rated questionnaires, but previous studies report conflicting results regarding the relationship between these outcomes. Our specific aim was to explore the role that functional outcomes have in the score of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ), a patient-rated hand instrument.
methodsWe obtained data for 207 patients. Demographic information was collected as part of the MHQ. Function (wrist motion and grip and pinch strength) was assessed 3 and 6 months after fracture fixation. We applied linear regression analysis to determine each item's contribution to the total MHQ score.
resultsAfter we applied linear regression analysis, we determined that 3 months after fixation, all included factors contributed 37% of the MHQ score. Only the grip strength difference between the injured and uninjured hands was significantly associated, contributing 22% of the MHQ score. Six weeks and 6 months after fixation, all included factors contributed 43% and 34%, respectively, of the MHQ score. No individual factors were significant contributors.
conclusionsMeasured functional outcomes variables account for less than 40% of the total MHQ score. Identifying the unmeasured factors that make up the additional 60% of the total MHQ score would be beneficial in the continued examination of patient-rated outcomes. Furthermore, the use of multiple outcomes assessment modalities should be considered in any study measuring patient-rated outcomes. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Prognostic II.
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