The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · Jul 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyDynamic compared with static external fixation of unstable fractures of the distal part of the radius: a prospective, randomized multicenter study.
External fixation is an established method of treating certain types of distal radial fractures. We have designed a dynamic external fixator to treat these fractures. The purpose of the present study was to compare this device with current static bridging external fixators in terms of anatomical and functional results. ⋯ Continuous dynamic traction with a dynamic external fixator compares favorably with the use of static external fixators for the treatment of unstable fractures of the distal part of the radius.