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Volar locking plates versus methods requiring immobilization for treatment of DRFs
April 2017
Volar locking plates versus methods requiring immobilization for treatment of DRFs
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Volar locking distal radius plates show better short-term results than other treatment options: A prospective randomised controlled trial
World J Orthop. 2016 Oct 18;7(10):687-694Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients with unilateral distal radius fracture were randomized to fixation using volar locking plates or to control treatment with either closed reduction and casting for 6 weeks, K-wire fixation and casting for 6 weeks, or external fixation, with/without supplemental K-wires. Control intervention was left to the discretion of the treating physician. Results at 3 months significantly favoured ...
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