Quality of life after distal radius fractures

Introduction: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most commonly seen types of fractures worldwide. Numerous studies suggested that surgical treatment of DRFs results in better quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess long-term quality of life after operative and nono...

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Veröffentlicht in:Rehabilitacja medyczna 2021-05, Vol.24 (4), p.13-18
Hauptverfasser: Marchewka, Jakub, Marchewka, Wojciech, Golec, Edward
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Introduction: Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most commonly seen types of fractures worldwide. Numerous studies suggested that surgical treatment of DRFs results in better quality of life. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess long-term quality of life after operative and nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures among adults. Material and methods: We retrospectively studied 207 patients with isolated DRF (mean age 64 ±17.9 years, women comprised 150 (72.5%), men 57 (27.5%). There were no significant differences in sex, age, hand dominancy, energy of trauma, AO type fracture and comorbidities between patients treated operatively (n=101) and nonoperatively (n=106). After 3.9 ±1.6 years (mean ±SD) quality of life assessment was conducted using Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) and International Osteoporosis Foundation Quality of Life Questionnaire (IOF QLQ). Functional outcomes were evaluated using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaires. Results: Quality of life in operatively treated distal radius fracture patients was better than amongst those treated nonsurgically. However, after subdivision of cohorts we observed no such differences regardless of treatment method in patients aged ≥ 50 years. SF-36 and IOF QLQ scores were correlated with DASH and PRWE results. Conclusions: Quality of life questionnaires are useful tools for determining outcomes after distal radius fractures. Operative treatment may not always be superior to nonoperative management especially in patients aged 50 years or above with distal radius fractures.
ISSN:1427-9622
1896-3250
DOI:10.5604/01.3001.0014.8656