Internal fixation vs conservative treatment for displaced distal radius fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The aim of the present study was to compare clinical outcomes of internal fixation and conservative approach in the treatment of displaced distal radius fractures.

Methods: Reports of studies were retrieved from the PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, BIOSIS, Ovid, CNKI, and Wanfang Data databases, as well as other sources. Methodological quality of the trials was critically assessed, and relevant data were extracted.