Volar locking plate vs cast immobilization for distal radius fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate whether volar locking plate (VLP) fixation leads to better clinical and radiological outcomes than those of closed reduction and cast immobilization for the treatment of distal radius fractures (DRFs).

Materials and methods

A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases up to January 2022. Inclusion criteria included randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies comparing VLP fixation with cast immobilization for DRFs. Investigated parameters were Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire, Disabilities of the Harm, Shoulder, and Hand score (DASH), range of motion (ROM), grip strength, quality of life (QoL), radiological outcome, and complication

SUBMITTER: Oldrini LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9624483 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature