Aggressive mobilisation following fragment specific fixation of distal radius fractures
Aggressive mobilisation following fragment specific fixation of distal radius fractures improves functional outcome of the wrist joint
Daniel Goldbloom
60 participants
Jun 1, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
To investigate whether aggressive physiotherapy achieves a better functional outcome than regular physiotherapy after operations for wrist fractures. The subjects are blinded. The Physiotherapist is not blinded. The surgeon is also blinded however this fact is not as much of a cornerstone to the study as the blinding status of the patients and the physiotherapist.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Must be english speaking, of sound mind, to consent. fracture pattern must be complex, requiring at least 2 incisions and at least 2 forms of internal fixation (according to the staff orthoapedic surgeon).
Exclusion Criteria1
- Non -english speaking, not of sound mind to consent, fracture not severe enough to require two forms of internal fixation.
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Interventions
Aggressive physiotherapy is the intervention group. From day 1 post operatively they will receive intense encouragement both active and passive to achieve increased range of motion and grip strength. Both will attend 1-3 sessions per week with encouragement to do home exercises. Treatment will be for 6 months
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ACTRN12606000160538