DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

This study compares two physical therapy approaches—Cyriax mobilization and muscle energy techniques—to see which better improves hand and wrist function in people who have had surgery for a broken wrist. Seventy-six adults aged 18 to 40 with post-surgery stiffness will receive o…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin C can prevent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a painful condition that can develop after a wrist fracture. Researchers enrolled 220 adults with specific types of wrist fractures and gave them vitamin C to see if it reduced their …

This study compared two ways to numb the wrist before setting a broken bone: a hematoma block (injecting anesthetic into the fracture site) and a brachial plexus block (numbing the arm nerves with ultrasound guidance). Researchers enrolled 90 adults with displaced wrist fractures…

This study tested whether wearing prism goggles during pointing exercises can reduce pain in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I. Fifty-four patients with CRPS after a wrist fracture or surgery were split into two groups: one used real prism goggles, the othe…

This study tested a new type of cast made with 4D printing technology against the usual fibreglass cast for people with wrist fractures. 25 adults with wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the 4D printed cast or a standard fibreglass cast. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether using only non-opiate pain medications works as well as standard opiates after wrist fracture repair surgery. Seventy-two adults who had surgery for a broken wrist were randomly assigned to receive either non-opiate pain relievers or opiate-based painkil…

This study tested whether applying elastic tape to the fingers can reduce hand swelling in adults with a wrist fracture treated with a cast. Researchers measured finger circumference and pain in 23 participants. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to manage edema and impro…

This completed study looked at 15 people who had surgery for a broken wrist. Researchers tested whether early rehabilitation helped them regain hand function, strength, and movement compared to their uninjured arm after 6 months. The goal was to see if early therapy could speed u…