Conservatively treated distal radius fractures. Who is referred?

This was a retrospective review of 394 patients with distal radius fractures referred to hand therapy from fracture clinic service provided by 24 hr acute medical care facility. Only those treated conservatively closed reduction and cast immobilisation were included. Age, gender, the number treatments received prior discharge identified, as well whether treatment alone or if they for specialist opinion. Men managed significantly less than women (rate ratio 0.67; 95% confidence interval [0.60–0.75]; p < 0.001) there significant difference between who not (p 0.001). Both genders an increasing age, peak in aged 40–60 years, followed decline. Global trends ageing population signal that incidence will continue increase. The findings this study suggest relatively low rehabilitation timeframes numbers uncomplicated, fractures. Results give some insight which are accessing post but further research is warranted understand criteria trigger referral how best provide equitable men.