Satisfaction and functional outcome with "self-care" for the management of fifth metacarpal fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fifth metacarpal fractures are common and comprise a significant proportion of traditional orthopaedic fracture clinic workload. We reviewed the functional outcome and the satisfaction of patients managed with a new protocol that promoted "self-care" and resulted in the discharge of most of these patients from the emergency department with no further follow-up.

Methods

A retrospective study was performed of patients discharged with a fifth metacarpal fracture between April 2012 to October 2012. A postal questionnaire was sent to each patient, followed by a telephone call. Patient-reported outcome measures (EQ-5D, QuickDASH) and patient satisfaction were assessed. Of the 167 patients eligible for the study, 5 were excluded. Of the remaining 162, 64 were uncontactab

SUBMITTER: Gamble D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4641074 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature