Long-term functional outcome of distal radius fractures is associated with early post-fracture bone stiffness of the fracture region: An HR-pQCT exploratory study

摘要

Identifying determinants of long-term functional outcome after a distal radius fracture is challenging. Previously, we reported on the association between early HR-pQCT measurements and clinical outcome 12 weeks after a conservatively treated distal radius fracture. We extended the follow-up and assessed functional outcome after two years in relation to early HR-pQCT derived bone parameters.