Disability and Pain are the Best Predictors of Sick Leave After a Distal Radius Fracture in Men

Conclusions Self-reported disability, pain and global health measurements as early as 1  week post-fracture are the strongest predictors of length of sick leave regardless of treatment; an important finding easily transferrable to clinical management of distal radius fractures.
Source: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research