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Nov 30

Assessment of Distal Radius Fracture Complications Among Adults 60 Years or Older

  • November 30, 2019

A Secondary Analysis of the WRIST Randomized Clinical Trial

In this secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial of 304 adults from 24 health systems, the method of treatment participants received was associated with the rate or type of complications. Compared with participants who received internal fixation, participants who received any other treatments experienced complications at significantly higher rates.

Choice of distal radius fracture treatment method in older patients should be specific to individual goals to minimize complication risks and improve outcomes.

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Houston Methodist Hospital – Memorial City/Spring Valley
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

9090 Katy Freeway, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77024

Houston Methodist Hospital – Medical Center

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Houston, TX 77030

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