Fluidotherapy in Patients With Distal Radius Fractures
Distal radius fractures are the most common fractures when looking at upper extremity fractures. The incidence of distal radius fractures is increasing day by day, and when looking at the databases of various countries, its annual prevalence reaches 70,000 in the UK and 640,000 in the USA. Most of these fractures are related to osteoporosis and require appropriate treatment. If not, it causes loss of work force, permanent disability, and limitation in daily activities.

Fluidotherapy has also proven to be effective in reducing hand edema in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and stroke, examining its effect on nerve conduction velocities, and warming hypothermic patients. Compared to these treatment methods, fluid therapy reduces both joint capsule and muscle temperature by 9°C and 5.7°C, respectively. has been reported to increase.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  -Treating with a cast due to distal radius fracture being over 18 years old  Exclusion Criteria:  Presence of polytrauma History of previous limb-related surgery Hemiplegia in the involved limb Contracture in the involved limb Arterial and venous occlusions Lymphatic system disorders Heart and circulatory system disorders Hepatitis, Measles, Sepsis infectious diseases or fever Open wound on the applied hand. - HealthyVolunteers: No - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 85 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult