Abstract
Aims: The aim of this study was to þnd out if undisplaced displaced distal radial fractures require plaster immobilisation. Methods: In this prospective study, undisplaced distal radial fractures were divided into two groups; plaster immobilisation was used for one group while removable volar splint was used for the other group. Follow up was at six weeks, three months and six months. Patients were assessed by clinical examination, grip strength, radiological assessment, EQ-5D and a Short Form 12 questionnaire. Results: At 3 months, no difference was found between the two groups in clinical evaluation, radiological assessment, the functional outcome, grip strength, and visual analogue score for pain. Conclusions: We conclude that undisplaced distal radius fractures can probably be treated with out a plaster cast and put straight into wrist orthosis.
Theses abstracts were prepared by Professor Dr. Frantz Langlais. Correspondence should be addressed to him at EFORT Central Office, Freihofstrasse 22, CH-8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland.
