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    • Orthopaedic surgery
    • Traumatology

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    • Common fractures managed by orthopaedic surgeons include ankle fractures, proximal humerus fractures in older adults, humeral shaft fractures, and distal radius fractures.
    • Surgical management is often considered the primary treatment for most fractures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the necessity of surgical intervention for common fractures.
    • To identify subsets of fractures that may benefit from non-surgical management without compromising outcomes or potentially reducing complications.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current treatment trends and evidence for common orthopaedic fractures.
    • Analysis of outcomes associated with surgical versus non-surgical management.

    Main Results:

    • Growing trend towards surgical management for various fractures.
    • Limited evidence exists to definitively support or refute the need for surgery in all cases.
    • Potential for non-surgical approaches to yield comparable or improved results with fewer complications in specific fracture types.

    Conclusions:

    • Further research is needed to determine optimal management strategies for common fractures.
    • Identifying non-surgical candidates could lead to reduced healthcare costs and patient morbidity.