External fixation of distal radial fractures: 3 or 5 weeks of external fixation
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In a retrospective study we compare the functional and radiographical results of 2 groups of patients with unstable distal radial fractures treated with external fixation. In Group 1, 20 patients with 21 fractures were treated with external fixation for 3 weeks followed by a cast for 2 weeks. In Group 2, 16 patients were treated with external fixation for 5 weeks. The functional outcome was good in both treatment groups with no significant difference between the results in the two groups. Radiologically, Group I had less radial shortening than Group II, but there was no difference in the degree of dorsal angulation.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | International Orthopaedics |
Vol/bind | 24 |
Udgave nummer | 4 |
Sider (fra-til) | 224-6 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0341-2695 |
Status | Udgivet - 2000 |
Eksternt udgivet | Ja |
ID: 252048853