RecruitingNCT05818241

Satisfaction and Recovery After Distal Radius Fracture

Study on the Immediate Recovery and Satisfaction After Distal Radius Fracture During the First Three Months- a PROM Based Observational Study With Day-to-day Records

Sponsor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Jan 12, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Summary

Distal radius fracture is the most common fracture in Sweden, but little is known about the patient's experience of pain and hand function during the first three months after the injury. This observational study will provide detailed information on a daily basis regarding pain, use of analgesic drugs, use of splints and hand function as measured weekly by a condition-specific questionnaire.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Unilateral distal radius fractures in patients without any other significant injuries regardless of ligament injuries and ulnar fractures.
Signed written consent

Exclusion Criteria5

Compound injuries
Open fractures
Patients with post traumatic function deficits at any level in the affected arm prior to the distal radius fracture.
Patients with function deficits in the affected arm due to other medical conditions (e.g. Parkinsons disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Reduced mental capacity (e.g. dementia, substance abuse)

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