Outcome Measures Following Upper Limb Trauma

Outcome measurement in orthopaedics has evolved considerably in line with advances in orthopaedic care. Region and condition specific outcome measures have been developed as a means of measuring the effectiveness of treatments and interventions. Early outcome scoring systems tended to place a greater emphasis on clinimetric measures such as range of motion or radiographic appearances. As outcome scoring systems have evolved these tend to carry a greater “patient reported” component incorporating both psychosocial and physical scales.