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Early mobilization similar to cast immobilization for non-fracture radial-sided wrist pain
September 2016
Early mobilization similar to cast immobilization for non-fracture radial-sided wrist pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Is early mobilisation better than immobilisation in the treatment of wrist sprains?
J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2016 Jun;50(3):156-60Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
43 patients with posttraumatic radial-sided wrist pain, without fracture or scapholunate ligament injury, were randomized to either immediate mobilization of the wrist or 2 weeks of cast immobilization. The purpose of this study was to compare the two treatment modalities with regards to the total range of motion in the wrist, wrist radio-ulnar deviation, grip strength, pinch strength, pain, and d...
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