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Journal of Trauma & Treatment

ISSN: 2167-1222

Open Access

Pregasen Naicker

White Cross Westcare, 131 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Prospective Case Study for Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy and Patient Satisfaction of a Novel Adjustable Wrist Splint for Simple Distal Radius Fracture
    Author(s): Pregasen Naicker*

    Background: Distal radius fractures are one of the most common fractures. Plaster casting remains the common treatment of choice for simple distal radius +/- ulna fractures. Casting has been noted by patients to be heavy, itchy, cumbersome, restrictive of work and leisure activity, and presents a hygiene risk. To alleviate the difficulties noted with casting, an evaluation of a novel adjustable wrist orthosis in the non-operative management of distal radius fractures was performed. Methods: All patients presenting to the participating clinic and who met the inclusion criteria were invited to participate in the study. The Zero- Cast™ device was applied by a trained healthcare professional. All patients were followed-up at 1, 2, and 4-6 weeks. Participants completed the Patient Questionnaire and the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) .. Read More»
    DOI: 10.37421/jtm.2022.11.487

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