Correlation of quality of life with hand functions in patients with distal end radius fracture at the end of 3 months.

Distal end radius fracture is the most common upper limb injury which accounts for 20% of the total fractures that are seen worldwide. These fractures are most commonly seen after the age of 40, with the mechanism of injury being fall on an outstretched hand. In patients with distal radius fracture, motor impairments, such as pain, decreased range of motion, muscle weakness or reduced grip strength, can affect hand function and overall quality of life. Hand function is essential for daily activities such as self-care, work, and leisure activities. This study aims to examine the correlation between quality of life and hand functions in patients with distal end radius fracture at the end of 3 months. 47 patients with distal end radius fracture fulfilling inclusion criteria will be recruited in the study and will be assessed for the following parameters which include Pain using Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Hand grip strength using Camry Hand Dynamometer, Hand function using Moberg Pickup test (MPUT), quality of life using the WHOQOL-BREF scale and patient rated outcome using the patient rated wrist evaluation scale (PRWE). All the data will be collected and correlated. Depending upon normality of the data, Pearson’s or Spearman’s correlation test will be chosen.