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There is little evidence about treatment and outcome of these fractures.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this retrospective study of 39 patients, non-operative treatment with a wrist orthosis is compared to a cast. Furthermore, the duration of immobilisation is analysed. Incidence and outcomes of isolated dorsal triquetrum chip fracture and in combination with concomitant ipsilateral upper limb injuries were studied.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We found no difference in patient reported outcome measures, range of motion (ROM) and function for isolated dorsal triquetrum fractures in terms of type and time of immobilisation. 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