Evaluation of Limb Function and Perception in Rehabilitation After Traumatic Wrist Fracture Surgery

The goal of this observational study is to assess the functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb during rehabilitation in adult orthopedic patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal radius fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are:

What is the correlation between functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb at the beginning and end of rehabilitation? How do these alterations influence rehabilitation duration and effectiveness?

Participants will:

Complete the patient questionnaires ((QuickDASH and ALPQ). Undergo handgrip strength tests and digital dynamometer tests to assess forearm muscle strength.

Have their range of motion evaluated by a physiotherapist during outpatient visits.

No additional diagnostic or instrumental examinations are required beyond routine clinical practice. The study will recruit 100 adult patients, last 24 months, and provide insights into the role of body perception in rehabilitation after wrist fractures.

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Key information

Conditions

Distal Radius Fractures Arm Injuries Body Perception Fractures, Bone Rehabilitation Wounds and Injuries Wrist Fractures Wrist Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

Milan, Italy, 20157

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Adults (≥18 years old)
Patients who have undergone surgical treatment with a volar approach for a traumatic distal radius fracture at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio.
Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Pre-existing neurological, psychiatric, or cognitive disorders that could affect motor function or body perception.
Previous fractures of the same limb.
Pregnancy or breastfeeding (self-reported).

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Correlation between functional and perceptual alterations at the beginning and end of rehabilitation

Time frame: Measured at T1 (start of rehabilitation) and T2 (end of rehabilitation, 4-10 weeks later)

The study will evaluate the relationship between functional parameters (grip strength, range of motion, QuickDASH score) and perceptual parameters (ALPQ score for body perception).

Secondary outcomes

Effect of functional and perceptual alterations on rehabilitation duration and effectiveness

Time frame: Measured at T0 (before rehabilitation, after immobilization), T1 (start of rehabilitation), and T2 (end of rehabilitation, 4-10 weeks later)

Examines how initial functional and perceptual impairments influence:

Rehabilitation duration (measured in weeks and number of therapy sessions). Rehabilitation effectiveness (difference in QuickDASH, ALPQ, strength, and range of motion scores between T1 and T2).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

TITO BASSANI, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+390283502244

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio

Other

Collaborators

HES-SO Valais-Wallis

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Functionality and Perception of the Injured Limb in the Rehabilitation Process of Orthopedic Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Traumatic Wrist Fracture

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Mar 10, 2025
Registry last updated: Apr 18, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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