The prevalence of pain and disability one year post fracture of the distal radius in a UK population: a cross sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A fracture of the distal radius is a commonly occurring fracture and accounts for a third of all fractures in the elderly. Thus far, one year estimates of pain and disability following a fracture of the distal radius have been reported on Canadian populations. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of pain and disability in a UK population one year post fracture of the distal radius.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was undertaken, of all subjects suffering a fracture of the distal radius between October 2005 and February 2006 in Nottingham, UK. Primary outcomes used were the VAS for pain and the DASH for disability. Prevalence of pain and disability were calculated and odds ratios presented for associations between demographics, pain and d

SUBMITTER: Moore CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2576249 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature