Omitting Routine Radiographs After Wrist Fracture (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Non-inferiority trial on omitting radiographs in distal radius fractures
• 501 patients randomized to routine radiography vs. clinically indicated
• No significant difference in DASH score at 6 months
• Recommendation against routine radiographs after initial 2-week follow-up

"A Dutch non-inferiority trial investigated whether omitting routine radiographs at 2-week follow-up after distal radius fracture affects clinical outcomes. The study of 501 patients found no significant differences in functional scores (DASH) at 6 months. The authors recommend against routine radiography after initial imaging, saving time and costs."