Is Sensorimotor Training Effective Following a Distal Radius Fracture?

Description

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.

Conditions

Distal Radius Fractures

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Study overview

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.

Sensorimotor Training and Hand Therapy Versus Traditional Hand Therapy Alone Following a Distal Radius Fracture With Volar Plate Fixation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Is Sensorimotor Training Effective Following a Distal Radius Fracture?

Condition
Distal Radius Fractures
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Olyphant

Hand Surgery Associates, Olyphant, Pennsylvania, United States, 18447

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Distal radius fracture with volar plate fixation
  • * Understand English
  • * 18 years or older
  • * Available to attend skilled occupational therapy visits a minimum of 1x per week.
  • * Prior surgery to the involved wrist/hand
  • * Cognitive impairment
  • * Distal radius fracture managed by casting or by another means of fixation

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Hand Surgery Associates LLC,

Study Record Dates

2025-04