Distal radius fractures - evidence based approach
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Distal radius fractures - evidence based approach
Distal radius fractures account for the most commonly treated fracture of the upper extremity and are especially common in the elderly population. Despite new treatment strategies many questions remain regarding the optimal treatment regime. Controversies include the treatment modalities and the expected outcome as well as economical considerations. It is the goal of this presentation to discus...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Proceedings
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1753-6561
DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-9-s3-a35