Closed reduction of distal radius fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Hjalte Søsborg-Würtz; Sükriye Corap Gellert; Julie Ladeby Erichsen; Bjarke Viberg

doi:10.1302/2058-5241.3.170063

Closed reduction of distal radius fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

EFORT Open Rev. 2018 Apr 26;3(4):114-120. doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170063. eCollection 2018 Apr.

Authors

Hjalte Søsborg-Würtz¹, Sükriye Corap Gellert², Julie Ladeby Erichsen¹, Bjarke Viberg¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital.
² Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital of South West Jutland, Denmark.

Abstract

Distal radius fractures (DRF) are a common injury, especially in the elderly.Displaced fractures can be reduced by closed reduction through several techniques, two of which are compared in this systematic review and meta-analysis.Closed reduction by finger-trap traction (FTT) seems to offer better correction of radial shortening. Additionally, there may be less pain and fewer complications associated with this technique.Closed reduction by manual traction seems to offer better correction of the dorsal tilt.Further research is needed to fully determine the optimal method of closed reduction. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3:114-120.DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170063.

Keywords: closed reduction; conservative treatment; distal radius fracture; finger-trap traction; manual traction.