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Isolated ulnar shaft fractures

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Location: http://www.jbjs.org.uk/cgi/reprint/74-B/5/757

Description: In a prospective study, we randomly allocated 39 patients with isolated fractures of the lower two-thirds of the ulnar shaft to treatment either by a prefabricated functional brace or a long-arm cast. Significantly better wrist function and a higher percentage of satisfied patients were found in the braced group. Thirteen patients returned to employment while still wearing the brace but only one was able to work in a cast.
Isolated ulnar shaft fractures. Comparison of treatment by a functional brace and long-arm cast. Gebuhr P, Hölmich P, Orsnes T, Soelberg M, Krasheninnikoff M, Kjersgaard AG. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1992 Sep;74(5):757-9.Full text

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Author/Contact: Gebuhr et al
Institution: JBJS B
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Language: English

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