Title |
Preventing functional loss during immobilization after osteoporotic wrist fractures in elderly patients: a randomized clinical trial
|
---|---|
Published in |
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, August 2014
|
DOI | 10.1186/1471-2474-15-287 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Nadja Schott, Heide Korbus |
Abstract |
Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures and account for approximately one-sixth of all fractures diagnosed. Therapy results after distal radius fracture, especially of elderly patients, are often suboptimal. The inevitable immobilization for several weeks leads to reduction in range of motion, deterioration of muscle strength, malfunction of fine motor skills as well as changes of motor and sensory representations in the brain. Currently, there are no strategies to counteract these immobilization problems. The overall aim of the study is to investigate the therapeutic potential of motor-cognitive approaches (mental practice or mirror therapy) on hand function after wrist fracture. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
Taiwan | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 246 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 43 | 17% |
Student > Bachelor | 31 | 13% |
Researcher | 19 | 8% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 18 | 7% |
Other | 17 | 7% |
Other | 49 | 20% |
Unknown | 71 | 29% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 65 | 26% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 53 | 21% |
Sports and Recreations | 14 | 6% |
Neuroscience | 6 | 2% |
Psychology | 6 | 2% |
Other | 19 | 8% |
Unknown | 85 | 34% |