Publications by authors named "Lisa M Vaccaro"

Purpose: To evaluate the utility of radiographs taken 2 weeks following plate fixation of distal radius fractures.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients requiring operative fixation of distal radius fractures was performed with the objective of determining the utility of a 2-week postoperative radiograph in patient management.

Results: Three out of 268 (1%) patients had loss of fixation noted radiographically at the 2-week visit that resulted in a reoperation.

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