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However, the postoperative radiological examinations rarely has a consequence. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the frequency of treatment plan changes based on standardized postoperative radiographs. Secondarily, abnormalities, already being present in the intraoperative radiographs, were examined.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Between 2015 and 2019 a total of 664 consecutive patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of a distal radius were evaluated in a retrospective study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The median age was 60 (range 92\u2009\u2212\u200916 years). Overall, a treatment plan change was detected in 20 patients. 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