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Fixation not needed for undisplaced Colles' fracture.

H Abbaszadegan1, P Conradi, U Jonsson

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Danderyd Hospital, Sweden.

Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

For Colles' fractures, elastic bandages offer better functional outcomes than plaster casts without increasing redislocation risk. This study compared both treatments for wrist fracture recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Traumatology
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Colles' fractures are common wrist injuries.
  • Traditional treatment involves plaster casts.
  • Alternative treatments like elastic bandages are being explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of elastic bandages versus plaster casts for treating Colles' fractures.
  • To evaluate pain, function, grip strength, and range of motion post-treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial involving 68 patients with undisplaced or minimally displaced Colles' fractures.
  • Patients were assigned to either plaster cast or elastic bandage treatment.
  • Outcomes assessed at 1-year follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Patients treated with elastic bandages showed superior functional outcomes compared to those in plaster casts.
  • No significant difference in fracture redislocation rates between the two groups.
  • Elastic bandage group reported comparable pain levels and range of motion.

Conclusions:

  • Elastic bandages are a viable and effective alternative to plaster casts for Colles' fractures.
  • This treatment offers improved functional recovery without compromising fracture stability.
  • Elastic bandages may be preferred for non-operative Colles' fracture management.

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