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Effect of early digit mobilization on function following distal radius fracture surgery
February 2014
Effect of early digit mobilization on function following distal radius fracture surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is progressive early digit mobilization intervention beneficial for patients with external fixation of distal radius fracture? A pilot randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil. 2013 Nov;27(11):983-93Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
22 patients (over age 50) who had experienced a distal radius fracture and underwent fixation surgery were randomly assigned into one of two groups: either early digit mobilization or standard postoperative treatment. The purpose was to evaluate the effect of early digit mobilization on hand stiffness, function, and bone healing over the first 12 postoperative week. The results of the study indica...
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