ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2017
Epidemiology and time trends of distal forearm fractures in adults - a study of 11.2 million person-years in Sweden.
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The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation-Based Stretching and Mulligan Mobilization on Kinesiophobia and Proprioception in Wrist Joint Limitation After Distal Radius End Fractures
Use of Paper- Versus Digital Application-based Exercises to Support the Rehabilitation of People Operated by a Palmar Plate for an Intra-articular Distal Radius Fracture. A Multidisciplinary, Prospective, Randomized, Single-blind, Controlled Trial
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60 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Early Mobilization Versus Splinting After Surgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2020Trial
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- Revised Swedish FRAX models and the establishment of age-dependent intervention thresholds.Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2026Article
- Incidence proportion of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after distal radius fracture: a population-based register study.Acta orthopaedica · 2026Article
- Radiographic outcomes decline linearly with increased time to surgery in distal radius fractures: A cohort analysis.The Journal of hand surgery, European volume · 2026Article
- Scoping Review of Occupational Therapy for Distal Radius Fractures, Including Complications.Occupational therapy international · 2026Article
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- Poor fracture alignment equals poor outcome? Analysis of conservatively managed distal radius fractures.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
- Dynamic hand and finger load distribution patterns in the first year following surgically treated distal radius fracture.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- CORR Insights®: Do Patients With Dominant-side Distal Radius Fractures Have Greater Psychological Distress Than Those With Nondominant-side Fractures?Clinical orthopaedics and related research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundA distal forearm fracture is a very common injury causing both suffering and substantial health care costs. The incidence of this fracture type seemed to increase worldwide until the middle 1980's, but thereafter most reports have shown stable or decreasing rates. As few large studies have been presented lately we aimed to describe recent epidemiology and time trends of distal forearm fractures in adults. We paid special attention to fractures in working ages as they present challenges in terms of treatment and costs for sick-leave, and have not previously been thoroughly investigated.
methodsBy use of population data from Statistics Sweden and official in- and out-patient register data of men and women (≥17 years) in Sweden (Skåne region), we ascertained distal forearm fractures and estimated age- and sex-specific rates and time-trends from year 1999 to 2010 (11.2 million person-years (py)).
resultsThe total incidence rate was 278 per 100,000 py (31,233 fractures) with 23% higher annual numbers 2010 compared with 1999. An increase in the annual age standardized incidence was found in men, +0.7% per annum (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.1, 1.4), and women, +0.9% (95% CI 0.5, 1.3), driven mainly by an increasing incidence in working ages (17-64 years). Also, expected demographic changes including a 25% population increase may result in 38% more fractures until 2050, compared to 2017.
conclusionsThe incidence of distal forearm fractures in adults in southern Sweden is increasing, mainly driven by an increase in working ages. In combination with expected demographic changes these findings may present substantial challenges for the future.
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