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Abstract
A new prefabricated brace for the functional treatment of Colles' fractures has been
developed. It is applied at fracture reduction and maintains fracture position by
the application of three-point loading. In a prospective randomized clinical trial
treating 85 displaced Colles' fractures, with blind independent follow-up, the brace
gave better functional results than conventional plaster treatment. The improved function
was apparent up to 6 months after injury. Finger function and pinch strength were
also better in the brace-treated patients. Anatomical results were similar in the
two groups.
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Publication history
Accepted:
June 5,
1995
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© 1995 Published by Elsevier Inc.
