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Foot & Ankle
Wound complications after cast immobilization compared to early functional treatment in surgical fixation of ankle fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Injury. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.injury.2026.113230

Shoulder & Elbow

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Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Versus Immobilization for a First Episode of an Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Before the Age of 25 Years: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 6-Year Follow-up.
Am J Sports Med. 2025 01-Aug;():. 10.1177/03635465251350151

Hand & Wrist
Is Immobilization Necessary After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures? A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Hand (N Y). 2026 01-Mar;():. 10.1177/15589447251325825

Trauma
Dislocated Distal Radial Fractures in Adult Patients: Four Weeks versus Six Weeks of Cast Immobilization Following Reduction, A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Sports Medicine
Sling Is Not Inferior to Brace Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Arthroscopy. 2025 01-Jul;():. 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.12.023

Hand & Wrist
Comparing the Outcomes of Cast Immobilization with and Without K-Wire Fixation for Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 01-May;():. 10.3390/medicina61050852

Hand & Wrist
Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing 3-Point Prefabricated Orthosis and Elastic Tape Versus Cast Immobilization for the Nonsurgical Management of Mallet Finger.
J Hand Surg Am. 2023 01-Sep;():. 10.1016/j.jhsa.2022.02.012

Shoulder & Elbow
Hydrotherapy after Rotator Cuff Repair Improves Short-Term Functional Results Compared with Land-Based Rehabilitation When the Immobilization Period Is Longer.
J Clin Med. 2024 01-Feb;():. 10.3390/jcm13040954

Foot & Ankle
Use of cast immobilization versus removable brace in adults with an ankle fracture: two-year follow-up of a multicentre randomized controlled trial.
Bone Joint J. 2023 01-Mar;():. 10.1302/0301-620X.105B4.BJJ-2022-0602.R3

Trauma
Volar Locking Plate versus Closed Reduction and Immobilization for Distal Radius Fracture in the Elderly: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Wrist Surg. 2024 01-Dec;():. 10.1055/s-0043-1774331

Hand & Wrist
A meta-analysis comparing volar locking plates and cast immobilization for distal radius fractures in the elderly.
J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 01-Nov;():. 10.1186/s13018-024-05216-7

Hand & Wrist
Short Versus Regular Periods of Cast Immobilization for Distal Radial Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Cureus. 2024 01-Feb;():. 10.7759/cureus.54704

Shoulder & Elbow
Sling Versus Abduction Brace Shoulder Immobilization After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Orthop J Sports Med. 2023 01-Aug;():. 10.1177/23259671231185368

Hand & Wrist
Efficacy of cast immobilization versus surgical treatment for distal radius fractures in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Osteoporos Int. 2023 01-Apr;():. 10.1007/s00198-022-06649-8

Hand & Wrist
Outcome Analysis of Distal Radius Fracture with Orthosis Versus Cast Immobilization after Palmar Plate Osteosynthesis: A Randomized Controlled Study.
J Pers Med. 2023 01-Jan;():. 10.3390/jpm13010130

Arthroplasty
Effect of joint immobilization using extension splint immediately after total knee arthroplasty on post-operative knee function and pain: a randomized clinical trial

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Int Orthop. 2022 Aug;46(8):1749-1759. doi: 10.1007/s00264-022-05428-8. Epub 2022 May 19.. 2022 01-Aug;():. 10.1007/s00264-022-05428-8

Trauma
Is Immobilization Necessary for Early Return to Work Following Distal Biceps Repair Using a Cortical Button Technique?: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 01-Oct;():. 10.2106/JBJS.20.02047

Hand & Wrist
Plaster immobilization versus anterior plating for dorsally displaced distal radial fractures in elderly patients in Pakistan.
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume. 2021 01-Jul;():. 10.1177/1753193420977780

Trauma

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One Versus 3-Week Immobilization Period for Nonoperatively Treated Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

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The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 2021 21-Aug;():. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.02137.

Trauma

This study has been identified as potentially high impact. OE's AI-driven High Impact metric estimates the influence a paper is likely to have by integrating signals from both the journal in which it is published and the scientific content of the article itself. Developed using state-of-the-art natural language processing, the OE High Impact model more accurately predicts a study's future citation performance than journal impact factor alone. This enables earlier recognition of clinically meaningful research and helps readers focus on articles most likely to shape future practice.

Volar Plate Fixation Versus Cast Immobilization in Acceptably Reduced Intra-Articular Distal Radial Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume. 2021 27-Jul;():. 10.2106/JBJS.20.01344