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21991417

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lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:dateCreated
2011-10-12
pubmed:abstractText
Purpose. To determine recovery timeline of unstable distal radius fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with a locking volar plate. Methods. Data was collected prospectively on a consecutive series of twenty-seven patients during routine post-operative visits at 2 and 6 weeks, and 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. Range of motion measures and grip strength for both wrists were recorded. Results. Greatest gains were made within the first 3 months after surgery. Supination and pronation returned more quickly than flexion or extension, with supination and pronation both at 92% of the uninjured wrist at 3 months. Only flexion improved significantly between 3 and 6 months. All wrist motions showed some improvement until 1 year. Grip strength returned to 94% of the uninjured wrist by 12 months. Conclusions. Range of motion improvement will be greatest between 2 weeks and 3 months, with improvement continuing until 12 months. Grip strength should return to near normal by one year. Function and pain will improve, but not return to normal by the end of 12 months. Clinical Relevance. These results provide the surgeon with information that can be shared with patients on the anticipated timeline for normal recovery of function and strength.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:status
PubMed-not-MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
2090-3472
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
2011
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
565642
pubmed:year
2011
pubmed:articleTitle
Rate of Improvement following Volar Plate Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, 3450 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article