
Operative versus nonoperative management of distal radius fracture in elderly patients

Operative versus nonoperative management of distal radius fracture in elderly patients
Safety and Efficacy of Operative Versus Nonsurgical Management of Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Mar;41(3):404-13Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Two randomized controlled trials and 6 cohort studies (n=858) evaluating the differences between operative and nonoperative treatment of a distal radius fracture in elderly patients were included in this meta-analysis and systematic review. The study was conducted in order to compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of either external fixation or open reduction and internal fixation as compa...
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