
Dynamic vs conventional external fixators for unstable distal radial fractures

Dynamic vs conventional external fixators for unstable distal radial fractures
Dynamic compared with static external fixation of unstable fractures of the distal part of the radius: a prospective, randomized multicenter study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Jul 21;92(8):1687-96.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
70 patients with unstable extra-articular or intra-articular fractures of the distal part of the radius, less than 10 days old, were randomized to be fixed with either a dynamic or a static external fixator. At 1 year, non-significant functional differences were observed between the dynamic and static fixators in radial tilt or radial inclination, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score, ...
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