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

Qiang LiChao KeShuang HanXin XuYu-Xuan CongKun ShangJi-Dong LiangBin-Fei Zhang

Published in: Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research (2020)

Although insufficient, the study evidence shows that VLP does not improve DASH scores, complications, or range of motion, but it might provide better grip strength and radiographic assessment than nonoperation treatment.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
risk factors
combination therapy
high resolution