Bridge Plate Distraction for Complex Distal Radius Fractures: A Cohort Study and Systematic Review of the Literature
George P. Esworthy,
Vibha Shaji,
Liron Duraku
et al.
Abstract:Background Dorsal bridge plating (DP) of the distal radius is used as a definitive method of stabilization in complex fracture configurations and polytrauma patients.
Questions/Purposes This review aims to summarize the current understanding of DP and evaluate surgical outcomes.
Methods Four databases were searched following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered with PROSPERO. Papers presenting outcome or complication data for DP wer… Show more
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