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Operative vs. Nonoperative Treatment in Acceptably Reduced Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures
August 2021
Operative vs. Nonoperative Treatment in Acceptably Reduced Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Volar Plate Fixation Versus Cast Immobilization in Acceptably Reduced Intra-Articular Distal Radial Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Bone Joint Surg Am . 2021 Jul 27. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.01344.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety patients with acceptably reduced intra-articular distal radius fractures were randomized to receive surgical fixation with a volar plate (n=44) or nonoperative cast immobilization (n=46). The primary outcome was patient reported function at 12 month follow-up utilizing the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score. Secondary outcome measures included the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder ...
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