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Casting vs. Volar Plating of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
January 2023
Casting vs. Volar Plating of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
VOLCON: a randomized controlled trial investigating complications and functional outcome of volar plating vs casting of unstable distal radius fractures in patients older than 65 years
J Orthop Traumatol. 2022 Nov 28;23(1):54.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred elderly patients with unstable distal radius fractures were randomized to receive volar plating (n=50) or plaster cast immobilization (n=50). The primary outcome of interest was the complication rate after 12 months. Secondary outcomes of interest included patient-reported outcome measures (Quick-Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand [Quick-DASH]; pain on a Numeric Rating Scale [NRS...
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