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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2024

The association of ICUC trauma score and quick DASH in a distal radius fracture cohort.

Wen-Chih Liu, Magdalena Hartwich, Joseph J Locascio, Pietro Regazzoni, Jesse B Jupiter, Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca

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Wen-Chih LiuKaohsiung Medical University Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. wliu29@mgh.harvard.edu.
Magdalena HartwichDepartment of Orthopedics, Hospital Britanico Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Joseph J LocascioBiostatistics Center, Division of Clinical Research, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Pietro Regazzoni *University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Jesse B Jupiter *Hand and Arm Center, Department of Orthopedics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca *Department of Orthopedics, Hospital Britanico Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Massachusetts General Hospital · USUniversidad de Montevideo · UYUniversity Hospital of Basel · CH

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Abstract

backgroundThis study evaluates the association between ICUC trauma and short-form Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (Quick DASH) scores among patients who underwent surgery for distal radius fractures.

methodsThis research gathered patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from patients registered in the ICUC database at a single trauma center. The study involved 76 adult patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal radius fractures before 2023. These patients received a volar locking plate for their distal radius fracture. The research utilized two different PROs to evaluate the patients' conditions. The ICUC trauma score measures functional impairment and pain through two 5-point scale questions, allowing patients to self-assess these aspects. The Quick DASH, comprising 11 questions, was used to evaluate symptoms and functionality of the upper extremity.

resultsFor patients aged 55.9 ± 15.3 years and 4.6 ± 3.9 years post-op follow-up, the ICUC trauma score was 0.70 ± 0.95, and Quick DASH was 6.07 ± 10.35. A strong correlation between ICUC and Quick DASH was identified (r = 0.71, P < 0.01). The interaction between the ICUC trauma score and age at the surgery to Quick DASH revealed a significant unstandardized partial regression coefficient of 0.19 (95% confidence interval 0.08-0.31; P < 0.01).

conclusionThis study demonstrated a strong correlation between the ICUC trauma score and the Quick DASH among patients, especially the elderly. It was noted that an elevation in the ICUC trauma score is linked to a more marked increase in the Quick DASH score, particularly in older patients. Given its simplicity and efficacy, the ICUC trauma score may be a viable alternative to the Quick DASH for assessing the patient's clinical outcomes.

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Radius FracturesWrist FracturesAdultAgedBone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalHandHumansRange of Motion, ArticularShoulderTreatment OutcomeDistal radius fractureICUC trauma scorePatient-reported outcomesQuick DASH

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PMID38360673
PMCPMC10870621
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