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Functional and Radiologic Outcomes After Distal Radius Fracture Treatment in Elderly Patients
July 2022
Functional and Radiologic Outcomes After Distal Radius Fracture Treatment in Elderly Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The functional and radiographic outcomes following distal radius fracture treatment in a cast for 4 and 6 weeks in the elderly: A randomized trial
Adv Clin Exp Med. 2022 01-Jun;():. 10.17219/acem/150032Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty elderly patients who were treated with cast immobilizers for their distal radial fractures were randomized to either stay in a cast for 4 weeks (n=26) or 6 weeks (n=24). The primary outcomes of this trial were to measure radiologic outcomes such as radial height (mm), volar tilt, union, and radial inclination (°) as well as functional outcomes such as pain and wrist condition. The results of...
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