Closed reduction of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures in the elderly provided improved final radiographic results

Closed reduction of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures in the elderly provided improved final radiographic results

Abstract Background Recent guidelines recommend non-operative treatment as primary treatment in elderly patients with displaced distal radius fractures. Most of these fractures are closely reduced. We aimed to evaluate the radiological results of closed reduction and casting of dorsally displaced di...

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Main Authors: Sondre Stafsnes Hassellund, Ingrid Oftebro, John Haakon Williksen, Endre Søreide, Jan Erik Madsen, Frede Frihagen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Distal radius fracture
Elderly
Treatment
Non-operative
Closed reduction
Malunion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-023-03733-5

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