Severity of persistent pain and disability can accurately screen for presence of pain catastrophizing and fear of performing wrist movements in individuals with distal radius fracture

BACKGROUND: The evidence indicating presence of psychological factors concerns in individuals who report persistent residual pain and disability over a longer term after distal radius fractures (DRF) is emerging but requires further inquiry. OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations of persistent wrist pain and disability at 6-months after DRF with the presence of psychological factors.