Dynamic versus static external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures: An up-to-date meta-analysis

Cui Z, Yu B, Hu Y, et al (Southern Med Univ, Guangzhou, China) Injury 43:1006-1013, 2012^§

Abstract

Objects

Whether dynamic or static external fixation is more appropriate for distal radius fractures is still being debated, our aim is to determine the effect of dynamic versus static external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures in terms of postoperative complication, clinical results and radiological outcomes.

Methods

We selected PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, BIOSIS, Ovid and the relevant English orthopaedic journals and pooled data from eligible trials including six eligible randomised controlled trials and two comparative studies containing 998 patients comparing dynamic and static external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures to conduct a sub-group analysis according to different periods of follow-up, aiming to summarise the best available evidence.

Results

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