Table 1.
Types of clinical articles on distal ulnar fractures referenced in this review
| All distal ulnar fractures | Papers (n) | Patients (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Randomized or controlled trials | 0 | 0 |
| Prospective studies | 5a | 579a |
| Retrospective studies | 15 | 2,428 |
| Case reports | 6 | 8 |
| Ulnar styloid fractures | ||
| Prospective | 5a | 579a |
| Retrospective | 11 | 2,374 |
| Case reports | 2 | 3 |
| Simple ulnar head fractures | ||
| Retrospective | 1 | 3 |
| Case reports | 3 | 4 |
| Ulnar neck or distal shaft fractures | ||
| Retrospective | 3 | 36 |
| Comminuted ulnar head fractures | ||
| Retrospective | 1 | 15 |
| Case reports | 1 | 1 |
aAll prospective studies have dealt with ulnar styloid problems