Distal Radial Fractures in Adult Patients: 4 Weeks Versus 6 Weeks of Cast Immobilization

Distal Radial Fractures in Adult Patients: 4 Weeks Versus 6 Weeks of Cast Immobilization-A Randomized Controlled Trial

Post-intervention outcomes comparing casting in distal radius fractures of four weeks versus six weeks.

Cast immobilization for 6 weeks remains the mainstay of therapy for distal radius fractures. To challenge the therapeutic time frame, participants will be randomized into two arms, and the treatment arm will undergo immobilization for 4 weeks. Outcomes will be assessed at cast removal and then at 3 and 6 months prospectively using the Quick-DASH score and the DASH score (only at 6 months).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with DRF undergoing conservative management with cast immobilization
• Age between 18 to 50 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any syndromic patients
• Any patients with musculoskeletal disease
• Patients having osteoporosis
• Post-menopausal females
• Smokers
• Ages less than 18 or greater than 50
• Patients presenting with intra-articular fractures