Isolated ulnar shaft fractures. Comparison of treatment by a functional brace and long-arm cast.
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چکیده
In a prospective study, we randomly allocated 39 patients with isolated fractures of the lower two-thirds of the ulnar shaft to treatment either by a prefabricated functional brace or a long-arm cast. Significantly better wrist function and a higher percentage of satisfied patients were found in the braced group. Thirteen patients returned to employment while still wearing the brace but only one was able to work in a cast.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 74 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992