Comparison of previous randomised controlled trials and proposed study, comparing volar plate fixation with casting for distal radius fractures in the elderly
| Arora et al 11 | Bartl et al 12 | Current study | |
| All dorsally angulated distal radius fractures | Yes | No | Yes |
| Low crossover | Yes | No | Not known |
| Treatment assigned on initial presentation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multicentre | No | Yes | Yes |
| Include general health outcome | No | Yes | Yes |