Brace versus cast following surgical treatment of distal radial fracture: a prospective randomised study comparing quality of recovery.

ABSTRACT: Background: Immobilisation following surgical treatment of distal radial fractures (DRF) is traditionally performed with a dorsal cast splint. There is an interest in changing the rigid cast to a removable brace. This can reduce the risk for cast-corrections, complications and improve recovery of function. The aim of the study was to compare quality of recovery (QoR) between brace and traditional cast for immobilisation during the first postoperative week. Methods: 60 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1-3, scheduled for surgical treatment of DRF under a supraclavicular block (SCB) in a day-surgery setting were randomised into two groups of immobilisation post-surgery; brace (n=30) versus traditional cast (n=30). Study objectives

SUBMITTER: Sellbrant I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8837810 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature