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AAHS 2015: Volar locking plates vs external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures
February 2015
AAHS 2015: Volar locking plates vs external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Volar locking plates versus external fixation and adjuvant pin fixation in unstable distal radius fractures: a randomized, controlled study - clinical outcomes at 5 years
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Synopsis
111 patients with unstable distal radius fractures and undergoing surgery were randomized to volar locked plating (VLP) or external fixation (EF) with pins. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of each treatment over 5-year follow-up. Outcome measures included wrist function, pain, and range of motion. Results revealed largely similar outcome between groups, with the only signific...
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