External fixation (n = 41) | Volar locking plate (n = 28) | p value | |
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Overall incidence of complications | 22 (54%) | 5 (18%) | 0.003 |
Infection | 11 (27%) | 1 (4%) | < 0.0001 |
Chronic regional pain syndrome | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) | 0.24 |
Wrist stiffness | 6 (15%) | 2 (7%) | 0.34 |
Tendonitis | 5 (12%) | 2 (7%) | 0.50 |
Neuropathy | 1 (2%) | 1 (4%) | 0.79 |
Implant failure | 2 (5%) | 0 (0%) | 0.24 |