Early palmar plate fixation of distal radius fractures may benefit patients aged 50 years or older: a randomized trial comparing 2 different treatment protocols
Background and purpose — There is no consensus regarding optimal treatment of displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs). We compared the results of 2 treatment protocols: early palmar plating vs. primary nonoperative treatment of displaced DRFs. Patients and methods — We performed a prospective rando...
Main Authors: | Kai Sirniö, Juhana Leppilahti, Pasi Ohtonen, Tapio Flinkkilä |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical Journals Sweden
2019-03-01
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Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2018.1561614 |
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