The value of radiography in the follow-up of extremity fractures: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The added value of routine radiography in the follow-up of extremity fractures is unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to create an overview of radiography use in extremity fracture care and the consequences of these radiographs for the treatment of patients with these fractures.

Materials and methods

Studies were included if they reported on the use of radiography in the follow-up of extremity fractures and on its influence on treatment strategy, clinical outcome, or complications. A comprehensive search of electronic databases (i.e., PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane) was performed to identify relevant studies. Methodological quality was assessed with the Newcastle-Ottawa scale for cohort studies. Level of evidence was assessed using GRADE. The search, qual

SUBMITTER: van Gerven P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6224023 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature