Lower grip strength and dynamic body balance in women with distal radial fractures

• DOI: 10.1007/s00198-018-04816-4
• Publication Date: 2019-01-03T22:17:27Z
• Authors: K. Fujita; H. Kaburagi; A. Nimura; T. Miyamoto; Y. Wakabayashi; Y. Seki; H. Aoyama; H. Shimura; R. Kato; A. Okawa
• Keywords: Hand strength; Balance Test; Fragility fracture

In this case-control study, we concluded that women with distal radial fractures who were surgically treated showed lower grip strength and dynamic body balancing than those of controls. These results suggest measurements balance may be useful screening tools to assess future fracture risk. Patients (DRFs) are at risk fragility fractures. However, their physical characteristics tendencies for falls remain unclear. We aimed compare the without included 128 a DRF as first (fracture group) underwent surgical treatment. Concurrently, age- sex-matched participants history selected controls (control group). The assessments ability test. Measurements taken twice in group, 2 weeks 6 months postoperatively, once control group. test Functional Reach Test, Timed Up Go (TUG), 2-Step (2ST), Uni-pedal Stance also completed questionnaires about health. There no significant differences (p > 0.05) patient between groups. group across all age prolonged TUG time was observed postoperatively groups aged 55–74 years; 2ST score significantly 65 74 years. Women demonstrated ability. Lower identified factors DRF, suggesting these