Effects of Upper Extremity Immobilization and Use of a Steering Wheel Spinner Knob Following Distal Radius Fracture
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | April 2014 |
| End Date: | February 2016 |
The aims of the study are to better understand how upper extremity injury and immobilization
influences a patient's steering ability. Patients with acute distal radius fractures treated
with surgery will be recruited for study in a driving simulator. The results will hopefully
assist physicians to better counsel patients with upper extremity injuries on when it is
safe to return to driving.
influences a patient's steering ability. Patients with acute distal radius fractures treated
with surgery will be recruited for study in a driving simulator. The results will hopefully
assist physicians to better counsel patients with upper extremity injuries on when it is
safe to return to driving.
The ability of an injured person to safely drive an automobile while immobilized in an upper
extremity cast or splint is not well defined.
The aims of the study are to better understand how upper extremity injury and immobilization
influences a patient's steering ability. The secondary aim is to further evaluate the
effectiveness of a steering wheel spinner-knob to assist with one-handed driving. A steering
wheel spinner knob may be a surrogate to assist with one handed driving while immobilized.
extremity cast or splint is not well defined.
The aims of the study are to better understand how upper extremity injury and immobilization
influences a patient's steering ability. The secondary aim is to further evaluate the
effectiveness of a steering wheel spinner-knob to assist with one-handed driving. A steering
wheel spinner knob may be a surrogate to assist with one handed driving while immobilized.
Inclusion Criteria:
- • Acute distal radius fracture treated with surgery and initially immobilized in a
cast or splint
- Valid driver's license with 1 years of driving experience and actively driving
during the last three months
- English speaking
- Ability to start testing within 10 days of surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- • <18 years of age
- Current use of steering wheel spinner knob or hand controls while driving
- Non-drivers
- Multi-trauma
- Open fractures
- Surgical repair with external fixation
- Concurrent distal radius/ulnar joint injury and repair
- Any other joint besides the wrist immobilized following surgery
- Contralateral upper extremity disability
- Previous ipsilateral upper extremity functional deficit
- Inability to participate for the full length of the study
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