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Omitting x-rays after the 2-week mark is non-inferior to routine imaging in distal radius fractures
September 2019
Omitting x-rays after the 2-week mark is non-inferior to routine imaging in distal radius fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Omitting Routine Radiography of Traumatic Distal Radial Fractures After Initial 2-Week Follow-up Does Not Affect Outcomes
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2019;101:1342-1350. 10.2106/JBJS.18.01160Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Distal radius fractures are at risk of failed reduction following either operative or non-operative treatment. For this reason, many surgeons routinely perform repeated radiographs throughout the follow-up period. It is unclear, however, whether more frequent imaging actually affects management or outcomes. Thus. the authors randomized 386 patients to routine care (X-rays at 1, 2, 6, and 12 weeks)...
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