Publication

Cancellous allograft versus autologous bone grafting for repair of comminuted distal radius fractures: a prospective, randomized trial

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 1, 2006

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Citation
Rajan G, Fornaro J, Trentz O, Zellweger R. Cancellous allograft versus autologous bone grafting for repair of comminuted distal radius fractures: a prospective, randomized trial. J Trauma 2006; 60:1322-9.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Trauma 2006; 60
Publication Date
Jun 1, 2006
Issn Print
0022-5282
Pages
1322-9
Brief description/objective

Distal radius fractures with a large metaphyseal defect often need defect filling. We assessed the reliability of a new allogenic transplant as a bone-graft substitute in comparison to autologous iliac crest bone-grafting.