Variation in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in the United States: 2010 to 2015.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It remains unknown whether treatment trends for distal radius fracture have changed in light of value-based care initiatives during recent years. The authors aimed to characterize modern practice patterns for distal radius fracture management.

Methods

Truven MarketScan databases from 2009 to 2015 were used to extract demographic characteristics, geographic location, and comorbidities for patients receiving treatment for a distal radius fracture. Regression modeling and Joinpoint analysis were used to assess treatment trends and the association of patient factors with treatment provided.

Results

Among 499,766 eligible encounters, the rate of internal fixation fluctuated around 13 percent. Casting/splinting remained the most frequent treatment across all popu

SUBMITTER: Huetteman HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6311711 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature