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Short Vs Regular Periods of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
May 2024
Short Vs Regular Periods of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Short Versus Regular Periods of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radial Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cureus . 2024 Feb 22;16(2):e54704.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Three randomized controlled trials including 252 patients with distal radial fractures were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing short (3-4 weeks) versus regular (5-6 weeks) cast immobilization periods. Pooled outcomes of interest included the shortened disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire (qDASH) scores, patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) scores, ...
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