Displaced distal radius fractures in children, cast alone vs additional K-wire fixation: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Displaced distal radius fractures in children are common and often treated by reduction and cast immobilization. Redisplacement occurs frequently and may be prevented by additional treatment with K-wire fixation after initial reduction. This meta-analysis aims to summarize available literature on this topic and determine if primary K-wire fixation is the preferred treatment for displaced distal radius fractures in children.

Methods

A search in eight databases identified studies that compared cast immobilization alone to additional K-wire fixation as treatment for displaced paediatric distal radius fractures. The primary outcome was the redisplacement rate. Secondary outcomes were secondary reduction rate, range of motion and complications. This meta-analysis was perf

SUBMITTER: Sengab A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6910898 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature