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Below- or Above-Elbow Immobilization for Distal End Radius Fractures
November 2023
Below- or Above-Elbow Immobilization for Distal End Radius Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of above elbow and below elbow immobilisation for conservative treatment of distal end radius fracture in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.
Chin J Traumatol . 2023 Jul;26(4):204-210.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six randomized controlled trials including 515 patients with distal end radius fractures were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effect of above- and below-elbow immobilization on radiographical and functional outcomes. Outcomes of interest included Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores, radial height, radial inclination, palmar tilt, and ulnar v...
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