Is Sensorimotor Training Effective Following a Distal Radius Fracture?
Sensorimotor Training and Hand Therapy Versus Traditional Hand Therapy Alone Following a Distal Radius Fracture With Volar Plate Fixation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Hand Surgery Associates LLC
50 participants
Apr 1, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the short-term outcomes of individuals who have surgery (volar plate) for a wrist (distal radius) fracture who have routine hand therapy treatment versus routine hand therapy treatment and sensorimotor activities. Individuals who meet inclusion criteria at the facilities collecting data will be invited to participate. If they agree to participate, they will randomly and blindly (via concealed envelopes) be assigned to the control (routine treatment) or the sensorimotor treatment group. Data collection will occur at 3- and 6-weeks post initiation of skilled therapy and will include measurement of joint position sense, function via the Patient Rated Wrist and Hand, pain via the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and range of motion at the digits and wrist.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Distal radius fracture with volar plate fixation
- Understand English
- years or older
- Available to attend skilled occupational therapy visits a minimum of 1x per week.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Prior surgery to the involved wrist/hand
- Cognitive impairment
- Distal radius fracture managed by casting or by another means of fixation
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Interventions
Sensorimotor intervention, active range of motion, active assisted range of motion, strengthening
Active range of motion, active assisted range of motion and strengthening
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NCT06299228