A systematic review and meta-analysis of the pronator quadratus repair following volar plating of distal radius fractures

Abstract Background Distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most common upper extremity fracture that requires surgery. Operative treatment with a volar locking plate has proved to be the treatment of choice for unstable fractures. However, no consensus has been reached about the benefits of pronator qu...

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Main Authors: Chun-Kuan Lu, Wen-Chih Liu, Chung-Chia Chang, Chia-Lung Shih, Yin-Chih Fu, Jesse B. Jupiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01942-w