N/A
Completed N=94
Comparison of Occupational Therapy and Home Exercises for Adults With Operatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures
Distal Radius Fractures
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00438750 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
94
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Range of Motion in Degrees of the Wrists — 129; 118 Degrees
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare to ways of rehabilitating after surgery for distal radius fractures treated operatively with a volar plate.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Range of Motion in Degrees of the Wrists |
129; 118 | — |
| SECONDARY Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire |
7.8; 6.7 | — |
| SECONDARY 10-point Ordinal Pain Scale |
0.8; 1.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Pinch Strength |
15; 17 | — |
| SECONDARY Gartland and Werley Score |
0.9; 1.1 | — |
| SECONDARY Mayo Wrist Score |
83.4; 79.0 | — |
| SECONDARY Grip Strength |
57; 51 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18 or greater.
- Isolated distal radial fracture.
- Fracture treated with volar plates, stable fixation.
- Initial treatment within 4 weeks of trauma.
Exclusion Criteria
- Complex fractures that require additional or different material than volar plates.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00438750). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.