The value of remanipulating Colles' fractures.
The value of remanipulating a Colles' fracture which has redisplaced after primary reduction was assessed in 50 patients. In those over 60 years old, remanipulation failed to achieve a lasting improvement in position, while the majority of those under 60 years maintained a significant improvement in dorsal angulation. It is concluded that the elderly patient does not benefit from this procedure.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003100:Colles' Fracture / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies