Are Routine Radiographs Needed the Day After Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Surgery for Distal Radius and Ankle Fractures: Study Protocol for a Prospective, Open Label, Randomized Controlled Trial.

Our findings will be reported in peer-reviewed publications and may lead to a strong reduction in radiation exposure and health care costs. A preliminary, conservative estimation suggests a yearly cost saving of CHF 1.3 million in Switzerland.