External Fixation and Adjuvant Pins Versus Volar Locking Plates in Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Study with a 10-Year Follow-Up | Synapse
External Fixation and Adjuvant Pins Versus Volar Locking Plates in Unstable Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Study with a 10-Year Follow-Up
Key Points
External fixation with adjuvant pins shows comparable outcomes to volar locking plates in treating unstable distal radius fractures.
The ten-year follow-up reveals no significant functional differences between the two interventions in this patient population.
This randomized controlled study analyzed recovery metrics for patients with unstable fractures over the long term.
The findings highlight the validity of using external fixation, suggesting it remains a viable option for similar future cases.