A Unified Approach to Outcomes Assessment for Distal Radius Fractures

Jennifer F. Waljee, Amy Ladd, Joy C. MacDermid, Tamara D. Rozental, Scott W. Wolfe, Leon S. Benson, Ryan P. Calfee, David G. Dennison, Douglas P. Hanel, Guillaume Herzberg, Robert Hotchkiss, Jesse B. Jupiter, Robert A. Kaufmann, Steve K. Lee, Kagan Ozer, David C. Ring, Mark Ross, Peter J. Stern

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Abstract

Distal radius fractures are one of the most common upper extremity injuries. Currently, outcome assessment after treatment of these injuries varies widely with respect to the measures that are used, timing of assessment, and the end points that are considered. A more consistent approach to outcomes assessment would provide a standard by which to assess treatment options and best practices. In this summary, we review the consensus regarding outcomes assessment after distal radius fractures and propose a systematic approach that integrates performance, patient-reported outcomes, pain, complications, and radiographs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)565-573
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery
Volume41
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

  • Distal radius fracture
  • assessment
  • consensus
  • outcomes

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