Radiographic Outcomes and Complications of Delayed Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgeons are sometimes presented with patients with distal radius fractures who present in a delayed fashion or lose reduction after several weeks of attempted closed management. There are limited studies on delayed surgical treatment of distal radius fractures to assist providers in decision-making.

Methods

We conducted a matched cohort study to compare radiographic outcomes and complications for patients with a distal radius fracture treated with delayed (3-5 weeks) or early (0-2 weeks) surgical fixation. Patients ages 18+ who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures by a volar approach at 2 Level I trauma centers between 2003 and 2015 were eligible. We measured radiographic outcomes and reviewed medical records to determine oper

SUBMITTER: Lee SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9274883 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature