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Comparative short-term efficacy of volar plate vs. EF for complex distal radius fracture
March 2015
Comparative short-term efficacy of volar plate vs. EF for complex distal radius fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A randomized comparison of volar plate and external fixation for intra-articular distal radius fractures
J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Jan;40(1):34-41.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
92 patients with a complex intra-articular distal radius fracture and undergoing surgical fixation were allocated to either internal fixation with a volar locking plate or management with K-wires and an external fixator. The purpose of this study was to compare fixation methods for functional and radiographic outcomes over the first 12 postoperative months. Results demonstrated better outcome with...
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