Comparison of internal and external fixation of distal radius fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

There is no consensus on the difference in effects of internal fixation (IF) and external fixation (EF) on outcomes for the treatment of distal radius fractures. We performed a meta-analysis of randomized clinical studies.

Methods

We searched the literature and included studies that compared the effects of IF and EF on the treatment of distal radius fractures. Statistically, we pooled patient data using standard meta-analytic methods. For the continuous variables, the weighted mean difference (WMD) was used. For dichotomous data, the relative risk (RR) was calculated.

Results

10 studies were eligible for data extraction. The pooled data showed that compared with EF, IF led to statistically significantly better Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder,

SUBMITTER: Xie X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3715819 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature