Brace treatment of Colles' fracture

Authors

  • Barry D. Ferris
  • Neil P. Thomas
  • Michael E. Dewar
  • David A. Simpson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678909150095

Abstract

Twenty patients with Colles' fractures were treated with a functional brace that allows wrist motion. The result was compared with a similar group of patients treated with a plaster cast. Dorsal displacement of the fracture was less and wrist function was better in the brace group. Swelling of the hand during the early stages was observed in the brace group; and because this may necessitate brace adjustment, increased medical supervision is necessary for this period.

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Published

1989-01-01

How to Cite

Ferris, B. D., Thomas, N. P., Dewar, M. E., & Simpson, D. A. (1989). Brace treatment of Colles’ fracture. Acta Orthopaedica, 60(1), 63–65. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678909150095