The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume
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J Bone Joint Surg Am · Oct 2013
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySurgical treatment of distal radial fractures with a volar locking plate versus conventional percutaneous methods: a randomized controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of displaced distal radial fractures treated with a volar locking plate with the results of such fractures treated with a conventional method of closed reduction and percutaneous wire fixation with supplemental bridging external fixation when required. Our aim was to ascertain whether the use of a volar locking plate improves functional outcomes. ⋯ Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.