Radiological comparison of two immobilization methods in the non-surgical treatment of distal radius fractures in the elderly: Single sugar-tong splint shows similar efficacy to long-arm cast.

There is an increasing trend toward open reduction not only in young adults but also in the elderly.[ 20 ] However, a systematic review and meta-analysis by Michael et al. found no clinical benefit to the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures with volar locking plates in patients over 60 years old compared to nonsurgic

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