Trends in the United States in the Treatment of Distal Radial Fractures in the Elderly

C. Chung, Kevin; J Shauver, Melissa; D. Birkmeyer, John

doi:10.2106/jbjs.h.01297

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Trends in the United States in the Treatment of Distal Radial Fractures in the Elderly

Published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery • Aug 1, 2009

Authors:

Kevin C. Chung

Melissa J Shauver

John D. Birkmeyer

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Traditionally, distal radial fractures in the elderly have been treated nonoperatively with casting. However, since the introduction of the volar locking plating system in 2000, there has been an interest in the use of more aggressive treatment methods. The purpose of the present study w...

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Medicine

Internal fixation

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