Surgical outcomes of elderly patients aged more than 80 years with distal radius fracture: comparison of external fixation and locking plate
Abstract Background To compare the outcomes after surgical intervention, including external fixation (EF) with the optional addition of K-pins or open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a volar locking plate (VLP), in patients with distal radius fracture aged > 80 years. Methods We revie...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-3101-3 |