Abstract
The clinical practice guideline is based on a systematic review of published studies on the treatment of distal radius fractures in adults. None of the 29 recommendations made by the work group was graded as strong; most are graded as inconclusive or consensus; seven are graded as weak. The remaining five moderate-strength recommendations include surgical fixation, rather than cast fixation, for fractures with postreduction radial shortening >3 mm, dorsal tilt >10°, or intra-articular displacement or step-off >2 mm; use of rigid immobilization rather than removable splints for nonsurgical treatment; making a postreduction true lateral radiograph of the carpus to assess dorsal radial ulnar joint alignment; beginning early wrist motion following stable fixation; and recommending adjuvant treatment with vitamin C to prevent disproportionate pain.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 180-189 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine