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Volar plate fixation vs. external fixation in treatment of unstable distal radius fracture
September 2015
Volar plate fixation vs. external fixation in treatment of unstable distal radius fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
External Fixation and Adjuvant Pins Versus Volar Locking Plate Fixation in Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized, Controlled Study With a 5-Year Follow-Up
J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Jul;40(7):1333-40Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
114 patients with unstable distal radius fractures were randomized to undergo either external fixation (EF) with adjuvant pins, or volar locking plate (VLP) fixation. The purpose of the study was to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes between VLP fixation and EF fixation. In the primary analysis, no significant differences were observed between fixation methods in patient-reported outcome m...
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