Nonoperative Management (%)

Operative (%)

Question 1

132 (41)

193 (59)

Ÿ Nondisplaced distal radius fracture

Ÿ 6 weeks in cast vs. surgery to shorten immobilization to 2 weeks

Question 2

143 (44)

182 (56)

Ÿ Nondisplaced distal radius fracture

Ÿ 1 in 3 chance of displacement

Ÿ Surgery vs. nonoperative treatment

Question 3

134 (41)

221 (59)

Ÿ Displaced distal radius fracture, close reduced

Ÿ Surgery vs. nonoperative treatment