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C-arm fluoroscopy-guided versus standard closed reduction for distal radius fractures

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February 2019

C-arm fluoroscopy-guided versus standard closed reduction for distal radius fractures

Vol: 8| Issue: 2| Number:129| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1

The Effectiveness of Mini-C-Arm Fluoroscopy for the Closed Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Oct;43(10):927-931. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.02.015

Contributing Authors:
PJ Stern JD Wyrick SK Dailey AR Miller R Kakazu

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Synopsis

63 patients with a distal radius fracture and undergoing closed reduction prior to plaster orthosis application were randomized to reduction either with or without the aid of mini-C-am fluoroscopy guidance. Patients were assessed postreduction for reduction quality on radiograph, number of manipulations attempts, and subjective difficulty with reduction as rated by the treating resident. Radiograp...

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