HAND & WRIST
Open reduction internal fixation provides superior outcomes for distal radial fractures
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J Hand Surg Am. 2011 Dec;36(12):1899-906. Epub 2011 Nov 3
53 patients presenting with distal radial fractures were randomized to management using open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or external fixation and percutaneous pinning. Internal fixation was accomplished using either a dorsal plate or a volar locking plate. ORIF provided significantly lower scores on the patient-reported wrist evaluation (PRWE). There were no differences in DASH scores, range of motion, grip strength, or radiographic evaluation.
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