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Plaster Casting vs. Anterior Plating for Dorsally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
September 2021
Plaster Casting vs. Anterior Plating for Dorsally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Plaster immobilization versus anterior plating for dorsally displaced distal radial fractures in elderly patients in Pakistan.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2021 Jul;46(6): 647-653.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two-hundred and fourteen elderly patients (75+ years old) with dorsally displaced distal radius fractures were randomized to receive cast immobilization (n=107) or open reduction and internal fixation with anterior plating (n=107). The primary outcome of interest was the patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score at 12 months. Secondary outcomes of interest included quality of life (Short-Form 12...
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