Subjective outcome measures of open reduction and internal fixation of both-bones forearm fractures
Journal Title: International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 11
Abstract
Anatomical reduction and stable internal fixation continues to be the standard methods of treatment for fractures of both bones of the forearm. But there have been no investigations using validated subjective functional outcome instruments. We have therefore evaluated the outcome of patients treated by ORIF for such injuries by comparing subjective, validated outcome measures i.e. musculoskeletal function assessment (MFA) and the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) scores. Out of 23 participating patients, (24 fractures), 14 were males and 9 were females. Mean follow-up was 30 months. The mean total MFA score was 19 17 (0 to 51). The two domains with the highest scores (suggesting poorest function) were mobility and coping.The mean DASH score was 12 10 (0 to 42). A strongly positive correlation was noted between the total MFA score and the DASH score.
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Mohammad Faisal, Prithviraj Nistane, Vijaysing Chandele
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- EP ID EP368025
- DOI 10.7439/ijbar.v7i11.3749
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