Journal of Trauma & Treatment

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• 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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