Journal article
Interventions for Distal Radius Fractures: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The distal radius is the second most commonly fractured bone in the elderly population. Several approaches for management exist including both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Evidence for alternative approaches remains inconclusive and often conflicting.
METHODS: Electronic database searches were conducted to identify randomized trials that (1) enrolled adults with a distal radius fracture; (2) compared external fixation, …
Authors
Vannabouathong C; Hussain N; Guerra-Farfan E; Bhandari M
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Vol. 27, No. 13, pp. e596–e605
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 1, 2019
DOI
10.5435/jaaos-d-18-00424
ISSN
1067-151X