An Analysis of the Impact of Timing and Technique on Outcomes after Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures: The Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial Collaborative Study

BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment of closed distal radius fractures varies based on treatment, surgeon schedule, and patient preferences. The authors examined how timing and technique impact surgeon-perceived procedural difficulty and quality of reduction, outcomes, and complications. METHODS: This was a retrospective study of participants in the randomized, multicenter Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial with isolated unstable distal radius …