ArticleGeriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation2016
Distal Radius Fracture Outcomes and Rehabilitation.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled 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
- In adults, early mobilization may be beneficial for distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Pooled it
- Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for adults with fractures: identification of best evidence for rehabilitation to develop the WHO's Package of Interventions for Rehabilitation.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2020Pooled it
- Treatment outcomes of applying external fixator on distal radius fractures: a randomized clinical trial to compare between two directions of force exertion in parallel to radius shaft and perpendicular to the distal radius articular surface.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Trial
- The effectiveness and safety of blood flow restriction training for the post-operation treatment of distal radius fracture.Annals of medicine · 2023Trial
- Efficacy of wrist robot-aided orthopedic rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2021Trial
- Pre-injury activity predicts outcomes following distal radius fractures in patients age 60 and older.PloS one · 2020Trial
- The impact of self-efficacy and sense of coherence on hand disability during the first year after distal radius fracture surgery-a prospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
- Enhancing Functional Outcomes in Distal End Radius Fracture Rehabilitation.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy for Distal Radius Fractures, Including Complications.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
- Association of Radiological Parameters to Functional Outcomes after Distal Radius Fracture Fixation with Volar Locking Plate: A Prospective Cohort Study.Malaysian orthopaedic journal · 2025Article
- Real-time biofeedback monitoring rehabilitation of distal radius fracture.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Neurodegenerative Conditions in the Geriatric Population Increase Risk of Distal Radius Fracture: A Nationwide Study.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2025Article
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- Individual muscle strengths in rehabilitation outcomes of distal radius fracture.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Performance of Real and Virtual Object Handling Task Between Post-Surgery Wrist Fracture Patients and Healthy Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Design and application of a three-dimensional skeletonized structure for distal radius fracture splinting based on 3D printing technology.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
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- Overview of Cochrane Systematic Reviews for Rehabilitation Interventions in Individuals with Upper Limb Fractures: A Mapping Synthesis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes Following Volar-Locked Plating Versus Dorsal Bridge Plating for Distal Radius Factures.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
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Abstract
Distal radius fractures account for nearly 1 of every 5 fractures in individuals aged 65 or older. Moreover, increased susceptibility to vertebral and hip fractures has been documented in patients a year after suffering a distal radius fracture. Although women are more susceptible to hip fractures, men experience a higher mortality rate in the 7 years following a distal radius fracture. Traditional approaches to distal radius fractures have included both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, with predominant complaints involving weakness, stiffness, and pain. Nonsurgical approaches include immobilization with or without reduction, whereas surgical treatments include dorsal spanning bridge plates, percutaneous pinning, external fixation, and volar plate fixation. The nature of the fracture will determine the best treatment option, and surgeons employ a multifactorial treatment approach that includes the patient's age, nature of injury, joint involvement, and displacement among other factors. Historically, closed reduction and percutaneous pinning have been the most popular approaches. However, volar plate fixation is quickly becoming a popular option as it minimizes tendon irritation, reduces immobilization time, and decreases risk of complication. The goal of treatment is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional outcomes following rehabilitation. The aim of this review is to summarize the most common treatments and importance of early referral to hand therapy to improve functional outcomes.
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