The association of ICUC trauma score and quick DASH in a distal radius fracture cohort.
J Orthop Surg Res
; 19(1): 141, 2024 Feb 15.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study evaluates the association between ICUC trauma and short-form Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (Quick DASH) scores among patients who underwent surgery for distal radius fractures.METHODS:
This research gathered patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from patients registered in the ICUC database at a single trauma center. The study involved 76 adult patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal radius fractures before 2023. These patients received a volar locking plate for their distal radius fracture. The research utilized two different PROs to evaluate the patients' conditions. The ICUC trauma score measures functional impairment and pain through two 5-point scale questions, allowing patients to self-assess these aspects. The Quick DASH, comprising 11 questions, was used to evaluate symptoms and functionality of the upper extremity.RESULTS:
For patients aged 55.9 ± 15.3 years and 4.6 ± 3.9 years post-op follow-up, the ICUC trauma score was 0.70 ± 0.95, and Quick DASH was 6.07 ± 10.35. A strong correlation between ICUC and Quick DASH was identified (r = 0.71, P < 0.01). The interaction between the ICUC trauma score and age at the surgery to Quick DASH revealed a significant unstandardized partial regression coefficient of 0.19 (95% confidence interval 0.08-0.31; P < 0.01).CONCLUSION:
This study demonstrated a strong correlation between the ICUC trauma score and the Quick DASH among patients, especially the elderly. It was noted that an elevation in the ICUC trauma score is linked to a more marked increase in the Quick DASH score, particularly in older patients. Given its simplicity and efficacy, the ICUC trauma score may be a viable alternative to the Quick DASH for assessing the patient's clinical outcomes.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Radius Fractures
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Wrist Fractures
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Orthop Surg Res
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Taiwan
Country of publication:
United kingdom