Operative versus non-operative treatment of ulnar styloid process base fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ulnar styloid process (USP) fractures are present in 40-65% of all distal radius fractures (DRFs). USP base fractures can be associated with distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability and ulnar sided wrist pain and are treated by conservative management and surgical fixation, without consensus. This systematic review and meta-analysis compares operative to non-operative treatment of concomitant ulnar styloid base fractures in patients with distal radius fractures.

Methods

PubMed/Medline/Embase/CENTRAL databases were searched identifying RCTs and comparative observational studies. Effect estimates were extracted and pooled using random effect models to account for heterogeneity across studies. Results were presented as (standardized) mean differences (SMD or MD) or od

SUBMITTER: van Rossenberg LX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11666621 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature