Journal article
Baseline pain intensity is a predictor of chronic pain in individuals with distal radius fracture.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Secondary analysis of cohort study.
OBJECTIVE: This study examined whether baseline pain intensity is a predictor of chronic pain and wrist/hand functions at 1 year following distal radius fracture (DRF). The study also examined the cutoff level for baseline pain intensity that best predicted chronic pain.
Authors
Mehta SP; MacDermid JC; Richardson J; MacIntyre NJ; Grewal R
Journal
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Vol. 45, No. 2, pp. 119–127
Publisher
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)
Publication Date
February 2015
DOI
10.2519/jospt.2015.5129
ISSN
0190-6011