Complex Decongestive Therapy on Distal Radius Fracture

Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital

Status: Completed

Conditions: Distal Radius Fracture

Treatments: Other: complex decongestive therapy

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04484584

Traumatic Edema

Details and patient eligibility

About

Trauma results in inflammatory reactions accompanied by high protein edema. Trauma can also reduce the carrying capacity of the lymphatic system below normal lymphatic load, leading to exposure of lymphedema. Cellular wastes accumulated in interstitial fields and prolonged exudation period create a physiological problem. It causes the recovery time of tissues to be completed late and the functional gains to be delayed.

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of Complex decongestive therapy on traumatic edema, pain and functionality.

Full description

Patients are composed of patients who are referred to the physical medicine and rehabilitation clinic. All patients eligible for the study were informed about treatment and possible risks, and a consent form was signed. Determined evaluations were made to the patients. After 3 weeks of treatment, patients will be invited to the controls and the long-term effects of the treatments will be investigated.

Patients with a diameter difference of more than 50 ml between two extremities and patients without Sudeck Atrophy will be included in the treatment.

The study was planned as a single blind with randomized control. The physiotherapist who performed the treatment received manual lymph drainage therapy training.

The patients were distributed to groups with a computer-based data distribution system. While the patients are sent for treatment, they are directed according to the first assessment. The person who performed the assessment and those who received treatment were planned differently.

The primary purpose of the study was to investigate the long-term effectiveness of complex decongestive therapy on traumatic edema, as well as to evaluate long-term hand functions. Other objectives are to investigate the long-term effects on range of motion, muscle strength, grip strength, pain, and daily living activities.

Enrollment: 100 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 45+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Over 45 years
• Unilateral distal radius fracture treated with plaster cast
• Begin treatment after (7-10) days after removing the plaster
• At least 50 mL of the volume difference between the upper extremities
• Having signed the consent form

Exclusion criteria

• Associated ulna fracture
• Pathological fracture
• polytrauma
• Bilateral fractures
• With chronic kidney disease
• The presence of infection

Trial design

100 participants in 2 patient groups

Complex Decongestive Therapy Group (CDT)

Description:

Complex Decongestive Therapy Group: The treatment was applied by a specialist therapist who received CDT training. The study group rehabilitation and CDT application is 1 hour. CDT Treatment Protocol: Deep abdominal technique application Neck region CDT application (supraclavicular fossa circular motion-Eflöraj) Circular movements on ipsilateral Axillar lymph nodes Circular movements on bottle neck cubital fossa Front arm bucket pumping pump push MLD application of dorsal and palmar face of the hand to ulnar and radial bundles Bandage Treatment (Fingers and hand and forearm bandage): Patients can stay for 6-8 hours or until the next day. Patients can do exercises in bandages. The patient is given home education. The treatment was made for approximately 30-45 minutes. Patients were given exercise training at home. Orthopedic rehabilitation is the same as the control group.

Treatment:

Other: complex decongestive therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Group (OR)

Description:

Orthopedic Rehabilitation Group: The treatment was made for approximately 30-45 minutes. Patients were given exercise training at home. Orthopedic Rehabilitation Treatment Protocol: Exercises to be done at 4 to 6 weeks: Wrist NEH (at the pain limit),active exercise,Grasp exercise Exercises to be done at 6 to 8 weeks: Wrist NEH (at the pain limit),Active assistive / active exercise, Grasp exercise,Supination-pronation exercise. (Opposite baths and classical massage are recommended from orthopedics) Exercises to be done at 8 to 10 weeks: Stretching exercises,Finger strengthening spring with Digiflex spring, Power web combo hand finger arm amplifier, Msd theraflex hand exercise dough, Theraband flevbar exercise bar. Exercises to be done at 10 to 12 weeks Wrist strengthening exercises, Resistant exercises to all muscles.

Treatment:

Other: complex decongestive therapy