Distal radius fractures in the elderly population. Issue 6 (17th June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Luokkala, Toni; Laitinen, Minna K.; Hevonkorpi, Teemu P.; Raittio, Lauri; Mattila, Ville M.; Launonen, Antti P.
• Is Part Of: EFORT open reviews. Volume 5:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 361
• Page End: 370
• Publication Date: 2020-06-17
• Subjects: distal radius fracture -- elderly -- older adults -- RCT -- review; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal system -- Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2058-5241

Abstract

Abstract : We found no clear evidence of the clinical superiority of distal radius fracture surgery among older adults at one year. Surgical treatment, however, may yield a faster recovery to previous level of activity in elderly patients. With operative treatment, hardware-based problems may warrant secondary operations and implant removal, whereas in non-operative treatment, symptomatic loss of alignment and malunion can occur. In elderly patients, non-operative treatment can be considered to be the gold standard. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2020;5:361-370. DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.5.190060