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Ultrasound-Guided vs Standard Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures
August 2025
Ultrasound-Guided vs Standard Reduction of Distal Radius Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Point-of-care ultrasound-guided versus standard reduction of displaced distal radius fractures in the emergency department: a randomised controlled clinical trial.
Emerg Med J . 2023 Nov 28;40(12):826-831.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two hundred eleven patients with displaced distal radius fractures were randomized to receive standard closed reduction (n=105) or point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) - guided reduction (n=106). The primary outcome was the proportion of patients requiring more than one reduction attempt. Secondary outcomes included adequacy of alignment on radiographs, time to complete reduction, and the need for ope...
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