Patient-related outcome, fracture displacement and bone mineral density following distal radius fracture in young and older men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Distal radius fractures can adversely affect wrist function; for men with this fracture, the role played by fracture severity, age and osteoporosis on fracture outcome has not been sufficiently studied.

Objective

To describe patient-reported outcome and the association with bone integrity, fracture severity and future fracture risk among young and older men with distal radius fracture.

Methods

This prospective study includes 133 men with acute distal radius fracture, mean age 54 (range 21-88), who were followed for 12 months. They were categorized as younger (< 65) and older (65+). Main outcome was DASH (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) at 12 months; DASH > 15 was defined as poor outcome. Fractures were classified and radiographic displacement iden

SUBMITTER: Egund L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7722451 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature