Assessment of Anatomic Restoration of Distal Radius Fractures Among Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The value of precise anatomic restoration for distal radius fractures (DRFs) in older adults has been debated for many decades, with conflicting results in the literature. In light of the growing population of adults aged 60 years and older, both fracture incidence and associated treatment costs are expected to increase.

Objective

To determine the association between radiographic measures of reduction and patient outcomes after DRF in older patients.

Design, setting, and participants

Data were collected from the Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial (WRIST), a multicenter randomized clinical trial of DRF treatments for adults aged 60 years and older (enrollment from April 10, 2012, to December 31, 2016, with a 2-year follow-up). Data analysis was performed

SUBMITTER: Chung KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6991267 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature