Understanding Variations in the Management of Displaced Distal Radius Fractures With Satisfactory Reduction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has set forth Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) to help guide management of closed, displaced distal radius fractures (DRFs). There still exists variation in practice regarding operative vs nonoperative decision-making. This study aims to identify which factors influence the decision to treat DRFs not indicated for surgery by the CPGs after initial closed reduction.

Methods

Fifteen sets of DRFs and clinical vignettes were distributed via email to over 75 orthopedic residency programs, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and New York Society for Surgery of the Hand membership. A Qualtrics survey collected respondent demographics, choice of treatment, and rationale.

Results

Responses were received from 106 surgeons a

SUBMITTER: Aryee JNA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11571539 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature