Open Reduction Internal Fixation Versus Percutaneous Pinning With External Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: A Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial

Grewal R, MacDermid JC, King GJW, et al (Univ of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada) J Hand Surg 36A:1899-1906, 2011^§

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this randomized clinical trial was to investigate the functional outcomes of the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures, comparing treatment by external fixation and percutaneous pinning to open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using a plate.

Methods

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