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Nonoperative treatment vs volar locking plate fixation for distal radial fractures
August 2013
Nonoperative treatment vs volar locking plate fixation for distal radial fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Nonoperative Treatment with Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Displaced and Unstable Distal Radial Fractures in Patients Sixty-five Years of Age and Older
J Bone Joint Surg Am; 2011; 93(23): 2146-53Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
73 elderly patients with displaced unstable distal radial fractures were randomized to receive either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a volar locking plate or cast immobilization. The results from 12 month follow-up indicated that patients who received ORIF displayed no significant differences in comparison to cast immobilization on the basis of pain, range of motion, patient sati...
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