Longitudinal changes in balance function of patients with distal radius fractures without upper extremity immobilization

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  • 上肢固定を必要としない橈骨遠位端骨折症例におけるバランス機能の経時的推移
  • ジョウシ コテイ オ ヒツヨウ ト シナイ トウコツエンイ タン コッセツ ショウレイ ニ オケル バランス キノウ ノ ケイジテキ スイイ

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<p>It is known that the incidence of proximal femoral fractures increases within a month of distal radius fractures. One factor that affects balance is the application of a cast or splint to the upper limbs. Recently, early mobilization exercises have been performed after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures. We examined time-course changes in balance function of early mobilization exercise cases after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures. Although the dynamic balance function was not below the cut-off value that leads to a fall, it was significantly reduced 1 week after surgery. Our results suggest that dynamic imbalance is a trigger that induces falls, and in combination with other factors may increase the risk of falls in the early postoperative period of distal radius fractures.</p>

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