Nonoperative treatment versus volar locking plate fixation for elderly patients with distal radial fracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the role of nonoperative treatment and volar locking plate (VLP) fixation in elderly patients with distal radial fracture. Methods The systematic literature review identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational s...

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Main Authors: Qiang Li, Chao Ke, Shuang Han, Xin Xu, Yu-Xuan Cong, Kun Shang, Ji-Dong Liang, Bin-Fei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01734-2