UK DRAFFT - a randomised controlled trial of percutaneous fixation with kirschner wires versus volar locking-plate fixation in the treatment of adult patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius.

BACKGROUND: Fractures of the distal radius are extremely common injuries in adults. However, the optimal management remains controversial. In general, fractures of the distal radius are treated non-operatively if the bone fragments can be held in anatomical alignment by a plaster cast or orthotic....

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Autors principals: Costa, M, Achten, J, Parsons, N, Rangan, A, Edlin, R, Brown, J, Lamb, S
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: BioMed Central 2011