
Volar locking plate vs. percutaneous K-wire for distal radius fracture

December 2015
Volar locking plate vs. percutaneous K-wire for distal radius fracture
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Are Volar Locking Plates Superior to Percutaneous K-wires for Distal Radius Fractures? A Meta-analysis
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Sep;473(9):3017-27Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
7 randomized controlled trials comparing volar locking plates and K-wires for the treatment of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures were included in this meta-analysis. The purpose of this study was to determine how these two treatments compare in terms of function, wrist motion, radiographic outcomes, and complications. The results demonstrated that patients treated with volar locking plate...
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