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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Physical Therapy
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most frequent upper extremity fracture, often caused by falls.
    • Effective management by rehabilitation practitioners is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for the comprehensive management of DRF.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for physical therapists and certified hand therapists.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review methodology to identify, appraise, and synthesize existing evidence.
    • Quality appraisal of primary studies using standardized tools.
    • Grading evidence strength (strong, moderate, weak, conflicting) to inform recommendations.

    Main Results:

    • Developed practice recommendations for prognosis, examination, and interventions for DRF.
    • Identified gaps in the current evidence base for DRF rehabilitation.
    • Recommendations are tiered based on the strength of supporting evidence.

    Conclusions:

    • The CPG offers a structured approach to DRF management based on synthesized evidence.
    • Aims to standardize and improve the quality of care for individuals with distal radius fractures.
    • Highlights areas for future research to advance DRF rehabilitation practices.