The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of an early strengthening and passive mobilization rehabilitation program for post-operative distal radius fracture fixation surgery compared to current conventional rehabilitation.
Aged 50 years or older
Diagnosed with an isolated closed injury, displaced, distal radius fracture (AO/OTA Classification 23-A1-3, B1-2, C1-2) without articular comminution
Requires operative fixation
Able to give consent
History of previous hand or wrist surgery
Neurological injury or pre-existing neurological conditions to the upper limb
Underlying osteoarthritis of the wrist
Unfit for surgical anesthesia