The Effect of Immobilization Position on Functional Outcomes and Complications Associated With the Conservative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We evaluated the literature on complications associated with different positions used for immobilizing the upper extremity during conservative treatment of distal radius fractures (DRF).

Methods

A search of PubMed, Embase, and Medline was conducted to identify original research on the effects that upper extremity positioning during the treatment of DRFs has on complication rates. Treatment groups were categorized by wrist positioning in flexion, extension, or neutral, as well as forearm positioning in pronation, supination, or neutral. The primary endpoints examined included the loss of reduction, recasting/refabricating an orthosis, and functional limitations.

Results

A total of 1,655 articles were identified through an initial database search. Ultimately, 8

SUBMITTER: Jamnik AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8991451 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature