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Comparing Volar Locking Plates and Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
February 2025
Comparing Volar Locking Plates and Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A meta-analysis comparing volar locking plates and cast immobilization for distal radius fractures in the elderly.
J Orthop Surg Res . 2024 Nov 27;19(1):795.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Four randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including 423 elderly patients (aged ≥ 60 years) with displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs) were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing volar locked plate (VLP) fixation versus closed reduction and casting (CRC). Pooled outcomes of interest included the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and ...
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