Evaluation of Limb Function and Perception in Rehabilitation After Traumatic Wrist Fracture Surgery
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Distal Radius Fractures, Rehabilitation, Body Perception. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Evaluation of the Functionality and Perception of the Injured Limb in the Rehabilitation Process of Orthopedic Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Traumatic Wrist Fracture
Overview
The goal of this observational study is to assess the functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb during rehabilitation in adult orthopedic patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal radius fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the correlation between functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb at the beginning and end of rehabilitation? How do these alterations influence rehabilitation duration and effectiveness? Participants will: Complete the patient questionnaires ((QuickDASH and ALPQ). Undergo handgrip strength tests and digital dynamometer tests to assess forearm muscle strength. Have their range of motion evaluated by a physiotherapist during outpatient visits. No additional diagnostic or instrumental examinations are required beyond routine clinical practice. The study will recruit 100 adult patients, last 24 months, and provide insights into the role of body perception in rehabilitation after wrist fractures.
Primary outcome measures
- Correlation between functional and perceptual alterations at the beginning and end of rehabilitation [Time frame: Measured at T1 (start of rehabilitation) and T2 (end of rehabilitation, 4-10 weeks later)]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Effect of functional and perceptual alterations on rehabilitation duration and effectiveness [Time frame: Measured at T0 (before rehabilitation, after immobilization), T1 (start of rehabilitation), and T2 (end of rehabilitation, 4-10 weeks later)]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults (≥18 years old)
- Patients who have undergone surgical treatment with a volar approach for a traumatic distal radius fracture at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio.
- Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Pre-existing neurological, psychiatric, or cognitive disorders that could affect motor function or body perception.
- Previous fractures of the same limb.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (self-reported).
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio — Milan
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06866340 · POLSO24 (L3057)