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Moulded cast compared with K-wire fixation after manipulation of an acute dorsally displaced distal radius fracture: the DRAFFT 2 RCT
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Background
Patients with a displaced fracture of the distal radius are frequently offered surgical fixation. Manipulation of the fracture and moulded plaster casting is an alternative treatment that avoids metal implants, but evidence of its effectiveness is lacking.
Objective
To compare functional outcomes, quality-of-life outcomes, complications and resource use among patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius treated ... Expand abstract
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.3310/rlcf6332
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- Publisher:
- National Institute for Health Research
- Journal:
- Health Technology Assessment More from this journal
- Volume:
- 26
- Issue:
- 11
- Pages:
- 1-80
- Place of publication:
- England
- Publication date:
- 2022-02-14
- Acceptance date:
- 2022-02-02
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2046-4924
- ISSN:
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1366-5278
- Pmid:
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35152940
- Language:
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English
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1239806
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pubs:1239806
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2022-07-19
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- Copyright date:
- 2022
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