Patient Reported Long Term Out Comes of Non-Operatively Treated Distal Radial Fractures Among Adult Patients Attended Black Lion Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Geletaw Tesama | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lopiso Hailemariam | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T15:17:26Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-22T15:17:26Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-02-01 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Distal radial fractures are among the most common fractures seen in adults. They account for approximately 18% of all fractures. They have a bimodal distribution pattern with high-energy fractures most commonly occurring in young men and low-energy fractures occurring in elderly women. It occurs two to three times in female as in male. Low energy fracture is commonly seen in osteoporotic bone. Its management can be non-operative or surgical depending on various factors. Despite the condition being very commonly encountered in clinical practice, there is lack of general agreement in its treatment options. Following any of the management method, patient outcome can be assessed using physician based or patient reported outcome measures. Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the functional outcome of non-operatively managed distal radial fractures and identify factors that influence the outcome. Methods and Materials: A retrospective cohort was done on non-operatively managed distal radial fracture patients. QDASH questionnaire was used to interview patients and score were used to assess patients’ functional status. In addition, socio-demographic factors and radiograph were studied to evaluate their influence on outcome. Work plan and budget: QDASH questionnaire and additional variables given by the investigator were prepared in printed form. Trained data collectors called patients via phone number that is registered on EMR system or morning report form and responses were recorded in written form. Financial support to be made by the AAU financing system. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8334 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | Distal radial fracture | |
| dc.subject | QDASH score | |
| dc.subject | Non-operative management | |
| dc.subject | Functional outcome | |
| dc.title | Patient Reported Long Term Out Comes of Non-Operatively Treated Distal Radial Fractures Among Adult Patients Attended Black Lion Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Thesis |