title: [Compression glove has advantages in the functional aftercare of distal radius fractures].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The beneficial effect of compression treatment for soft tissue swelling is undisputed. Yet it is only a subordinated option in trauma therapy and is used if at all preferably for the lower extremities. In a preliminary study we were able to show that fitted compression gloves had a positive effect.
  
  
  METHODS
  In a prospective randomised study the effect of compression treatment on the rehabilitation period was examined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In this study including 57 patients it was shown that due to a quicker reduction of swelling, measured via the circumference and volume of the forearm the range of motion increased faster than in the control group without compression treatment. Volume differed by 16 % between the injured and healthy arm in the compression group, yet by 25 % in the control group, representing a significant difference. An improvement in range of motion was seen, but did not reach statistical significance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Fitted compression gloves as a rehabilitation means after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures can lead to a quicker restoration of function and thereby decrease the treatment duration.
authors: Unfallklinik, ASKLEPIOS Klinik Weißenfels. j.schmidt@asklepios.com
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Schmidt
authors: U-J
authors: UJ
authors: Tessmann
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Schmidt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D058128:Compression Bandages; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult