Early Mobilization of Operatively Stabilized Distal Radius Fractures - a Randomized Controlled Trail
Closed Fracture of Lower End of Radius and Ulna
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Closed Fracture of Lower End of Radius and Ulna focused on measuring distal radius fractures, early mobilization, postoperative treatment, outcome
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years
- A2 - C3 distal radius fracture
- no acute or older injury that influences hand function
- operative stabilized by palmar angle stable plate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥ 76 years
- Age < 18 years
- C3.3 radius fracture
- acute or preexisting injures that influences hand function pregnancy neurologic disorders incapacitated people
Sites / Locations
- Austrian Workers' Compensation Board Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Early Mobilisation
Cast Group
receives a removable plastic cast for one week and is allowed to move the wrist directly postoperative. Interventions: Range of Motion measurement (ROM), Grip strength measurement, VAS Score according to the visual analogue scale (). Questionnaire: PRWE Score, DASH Score and Mayo Wrist Score. X- Rays in two planes. Follow-up: 6., 9., 12. postoperative week, a half and one year after surgery
receives a non removable cast for 5 weeks Interventions: Range of Motion measurement (ROM), Grip strength measurement, VAS Score according to the visual analogue scale (). Questionnaire: PRWE Score, DASH Score and Mayo Wrist Score. X- Rays in two planes. Follow-up: 6., 9., 12. postoperative week, a half and one year after surgery