K K Wong1, K W Chan, T K Kwok, K H Mak. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong. kkw103@netvigator.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the functional and radiological results of treating unstable fractures of the dorsal distal radius with a volar locking plate. METHODS: Dorsally displaced distal radial fractures in 30 patients (11 men and 19 women; mean age, 58.6 years) were fixed by volar locking compression plate and followed up for a minimum of one year. RESULTS: At final functional assessment, 24 patients achieved excellent and 5 achieved good outcomes, with one patient exhibiting fair results. Radiological scores demonstrated 22 excellent and 8 good outcomes. No nonunion or infection occurred. CONCLUSION: Volar locking compression plating is a safe and effective treatment for unstable fractures of the dorsal distal radius.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the functional and radiological results of treating unstable fractures of the dorsal distal radius with a volar locking plate. METHODS: Dorsally displaced distal radial fractures in 30 patients (11 men and 19 women; mean age, 58.6 years) were fixed by volar locking compression plate and followed up for a minimum of one year. RESULTS: At final functional assessment, 24 patients achieved excellent and 5 achieved good outcomes, with one patient exhibiting fair results. Radiological scores demonstrated 22 excellent and 8 good outcomes. No nonunion or infection occurred. CONCLUSION: Volar locking compression plating is a safe and effective treatment for unstable fractures of the dorsal distal radius.
Authors: Monique M J Walenkamp; J Carel Goslings; Annechien Beumer; Robert Haverlag; Peter A Leenhouts; Egbert J M M Verleisdonk; Ronald S L Liem; Jan Bernard Sintenie; Maarten W G A Bronkhorst; Jasper Winkelhagen; Niels W L Schep Journal: BMC Musculoskelet Disord Date: 2014-03-19 Impact factor: 2.362