Table 3.
Comparison of grip strength, pain, and disability in patients with distal radius fractures at 6-month follow-up.
Acceptable reduction | Unacceptable reduction | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
No. of patients | 75 | 21 | |
Grip strength* | 81.4±6.4 | 73.5±5.5 | <0.001 |
VAS score | 0.7±0.2 | 0.8±0.3 | 0.08 |
PRWE score | 20.1±4.3 | 19.8±5.2 | 0.79 |
DASH score | 24.7±6.6 | 26.5±5.9 | 0.26 |
Appearance | |||
Satisfied | 65 | 4 | <0.001 |
Dissatisfied | 10 | 17 |
% of the contralateral extremity;
VAS – Visual Analog Scale; PRWE – Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation; DASH – Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand.