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OTA2018: Does mode of delivery of physiotherapy significantly affect outcome after nonoperative DRF?
120 patients with a distal radius fracture and managed nonoperatively were randomized to three different modes of delivery for physical therapy: in-person physiotherapy, video, or an instructional leaflet. Patients were assessed for functional outcome after 6 weeks. The only significant function difference observed between any of the three groups was work-specific disability on the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score, favoured in the in-person physiotherapy group compared to the leaflet group. Nonetheless, overall DASH score, range of motion, and Euro-QoL 5 Dimensions scores did not significantly differ between groups after 6 weeks.
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