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There is insufficient evidence from randomised controlled trials to determine how to manage the rehabilitation of adults with distal radius fractures. General advice and instruction on mobilisation should be given to all patients. A home-exercise programme is adequate rehabilitation for most patients, and the main role for the physiotherapist is to motivate the patient to independent exercise. Additional therapy may be necessary for patients with complications or serious functional impairment. The challenge is to identify these patients in due time. This is easier if there are “departmental protocols for therapy” and established routines. Early control of oedema and pain and early mobilisation and use of the hand are of paramount importance in preventing and eliminating long-term dysfunction and a bad outcome.
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Runnquist, K. (2014). Rehabilitation. In: Hove, L., Lindau, T., Hølmer, P. (eds) Distal Radius Fractures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54604-4_31
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