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Cast Immobilization Comparable to Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly

Cast Immobilization Comparable to Surgery for Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly
Posted on: 17 November, 2023

For older adults, cast immobilization (CI) performs similarly to surgical therapies for distal radius fractures (DRFs) at one year postoperatively, according to a study published online Aug. 23 in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

Source: HealthDay

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