Compression Gloves for Distal Radius Fracture

Launched by CLALIT HEALTH SERVICES · Jan 21, 2012

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ClinConnect Summary

Individuals referred for rehabilitation following DRF will be invited to participate in the study. After obtaining an informed consent individuals will be randomized to receive routine follow up and treatment with or without compression glove. Individuals randomized to made to measure compression gloves will receive them within a week of enrolment. All participating individuals will be assessed by an occupational therapist at enrolment and 2, 4, and 8 week after enrolment. Additional telephone interview, to assess long term effect, will be conducted at 3, 6 and 12 months.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 4-6 weeks following either surgical or conservative treatment for distal Radius fractures, with or without the involvement of the Ulna.
• 2. Patients who demonstrate at enrolment at least two of the following:
• • Pain,
• • limited range of motion of the fingers and the wrist,
• • limited strength (weakness of the hand/fingers),
• • swelling /edema,
• • Limited hand functions during performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Neuropathy
• • Peripheral vascular disease
• • End stage renal disease
• • Previous impairment of fingers/wrist range of motion.
• • Previous Lymphedema of the injured hand
• • Receiving any additional treatments which is not included in the routine follow up and treatment (i.e. acupuncture, steroids).
• • Pregnancy