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This randomized controlled trial examines the effectiveness of sensory training in patients undergoing rehabilitation for distal radius fractures. Forty-four participants (aged 18-65, with no prior upper extremity injuries) will be randomly assigned to a control group (conventional physiotherapy) or an experimental group (conventional physiotherapy plus sensory training, including desensitization and proprioception exercises). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks using grip strength, sensory function, fine motor skills, pain level, and functional capacity measures. The study aims to compare the impact of sensory training versus conventional physiotherapy on pain reduction, sensory recovery, grip strength, and functional hand use.
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of sensory training in patients with distal radius fractures. Designed as a randomized controlled trial, the study will include 44 participants aged 18-65 years who have not had a prior upper extremity injury and are in the rehabilitation phase after a fracture. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the control group (receiving conventional physiotherapy) or the experimental group (receiving conventional physiotherapy plus sensory training, including desensitization and proprioception exercises).
Assessments will be conducted before treatment, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks. The evaluation tools will include grip strength (hand dynamometer & pinch meter), sensory function (monofilament test), fine motor skills (Nine-Hole Peg Test - NHPT), pain level (Numerical Pain Rating Scale - NPRS), and functional capacity (DASH questionnaire).
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of sensory training versus conventional physiotherapy on pain reduction, sensory recovery, grip strength, and functional hand use.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Control | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Conventional therapy | Other |
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| Monofilament Test | The monofilament test is a clinical assessment method used to evaluate sensory function and detect peripheral nerve damage. It is widely used in physiotherapy and neurology to measure tactile sensitivity and identify sensory impairments.
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| Numerical Pain Rating Scale | The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a measurement method based on the patient's numerical expression of pain. It is commonly used to determine the intensity of pain and track changes during the treatment process. Test Procedure Explaining the Scale to the Patient: A scale ranging from 0 to 10 is shown to the patient. 0 = No pain, 10 = The most intense pain imaginable. The patient is asked to choose the number that best represents their current pain. | on the first day, four and eight week change |
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| Grip Strength | Hand Dynamometer: The hand dynamometer is a device used to measure hand grip strength and is commonly used in the evaluation of hand functions.
Pinch Meter: Pincer Meter is a device used to measure the strength of a pinching or gripping action, typically between the thumb and index finger.
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| TUGBA CIVI KARAASLAN, Asst. Prof. Dr. | Contact | +905343855606 | tugba.civi@iuc.edu.tr |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 32893099 | Result | Muurling M, Lotters FJB, Geelen JE, Schouten AC, Mugge W. A long-term effect of distal radius fracture on the sensorimotor control of the wrist joint in older adults. J Hand Ther. 2021 Oct-Dec;34(4):567-576. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Jul 29. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000092503 | Wrist Fractures |
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| D014954 | Wrist Injuries |
| D001134 | Arm Injuries |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D050723 | Fractures, Bone |
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| Sensory Training | Other |
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| on the first day, four and eight week change |
| Nine-Hole Peg Test | Nine-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) is a test used to assess hand function, fine motor skills, and hand coordination. It is commonly used in neurological conditions, hand injuries, and rehabilitation processes. Procedure:
| on the first day, four and eight week change |
| Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire | The DASH Scale (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) is a widely used and valid questionnaire for assessing upper extremity function. The DASH scale consists of 30 questions. These questions cover the difficulties patients experience with arm, shoulder, and hand functions, the level of pain they experience, and any difficulties they encounter in daily activities. Additionally, a 5-point Likert scale is used to assess the severity of the complaints (1 = no difficulty, 5 = very difficult). Each response is scored, and a total result is obtained. The scores are then evaluated on a scale of 0-100. Lower scores indicate less disability, while higher scores indicate greater functional impairment. Evaluation: The results are used to assess the patient's overall functional status and their response to treatment. Higher scores indicate significant difficulties with upper extremity function. | on the first day, four and eight week change |