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4 Versus 6 Weeks of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures
August 2024
4 Versus 6 Weeks of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radius Fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Distal radial fractures in adults: 4 versus 6 weeks of cast immobilisation after closed reduction, a randomised controlled trial.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol . 2023 Dec;33(8):3469-3474.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with distal radius fractures were randomized to receive either a 4-week (n=40) or a 6-week immobilization program. The primary outcome of interest was Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) scores at one year. Secondary outcomes of interest included QuickDASH scores at 3 and 6 months, incidence of adverse events, and range of motion in radial and ulnar deviation,...
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