The purpose of this research study is to determine if using a vibration tool improves pain control after surgical treatment of distal radius fracture. Additionally, the investigators would like to determine if this tool has any impact on consumption of pain medications postoperatively.
Patients with a distal radius fracture who have undergone an open reduction and internal fixation using a volar FCR approach with a single volar plate
Patients who can read, write, and follow direction in English
Willing to undergo occupational therapy at Northwestern Medicine's Hand Surgery clinic
Patients undergoing oncologic surgery
Patients who undergo simultaneous surgery such as open carpal tunnel
Patients who only require closed reduction of distal radius fractures
Operative patients that require dorsal plate fixation or separate radial styloid plate fixation