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Distal Radial Fractures in the Elderly: Operative Compared with Nonoperative Treatment

Egol KA, Walsh M, Romo-Cardoso S, et al (New York Univ Hosp for Joint Diseases) J Bone Joint Surg Am 92:1851-1857, 2010^§

Abstract

Background

There is much debate regarding the optimal treatment of displaced, unstable distal radial fractures in the elderly. The purpose of this retrospective review was to compare outcomes for elderly patients with a displaced distal radial fracture who were treated with or without surgical intervention.

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