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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics

Volar Locking Plate versus External Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Qiang Fu, Lei Zhu, Peng Yang, Aimin Chen

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Article in Indian journal of orthopaedics. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 30 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Qiang FuDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Lei ZhuDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Peng YangDepartment of Orthopedics, The 455th Hospital of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Shanghai, China.
Aimin ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Changzheng Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Second Military Medical University · CNChinese People 's Liberation Army No.455 Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVolar locking plate (VP) and external fixation (EF) are the two most commonly used methods for treating distal radius fractures. The aim of this study was to identify which of the two treatments leads to better outcomes (clinically and radiographically) with fewer complications. MATERIALS AND

methodsA metaanalysis was performed. All available randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which compared the clinical results of VP to EF were obtained and the reported means and standard deviations were extracted to perform data synthesis.

resultsA total of 9 published RCTs with 776 patients fulfilled all inclusion criteria. Data analysis revealed that VP gives better clinical results in the early postoperative period in terms of disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) scores (3 and 6 months), grip strength (3 months), flexion, extension, and supination (3 months). VP is also advantageous over EF regarding the DASH scores, maintenance of ulnar variance, and total and mild surgical complications at 12 months.

conclusionsThis meta analysis supports the use of VP in treating distal radius fractures.

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bone platesdistal radius fractureexternal fixationfracturesLocking platemetaanalysisRadiusrandomized controlled trials topic

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PMID30532300
PMCPMC6241055
OpenAlexW2900169825

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