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Introduction
The fracture of the distal radius is the most common injury in adults,
accounting for approximately 17.5% of fractures.
Distal radius fractures have a bimodal age distribution in the
population, with peak incidence in 18 years old and 50 years old
Recent studies indicate the worldwide incidence of distal radius
fractures is increasing each year following to the overall potential to
live longer with comorbidities such as osteoporosis
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Introduction
The management of distal radius fractures consists of operative
or nonoperative treatment.
However, no consensus has been reached regarding the optimal
treatment method.
The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to
compare functional, clinical, and radiologic outcomes after operative vs
nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures in adult
