[Transfixation in treatment of comminuted fractures of the distal end of the radius].

In comminuted fractures of the distal radius we apply our own method of transfixation. A Kirschner-wire is put through the bases of the metacarpal II-V, in addition an above elbow-plaster is applied. 47 persons (38 female, 9 male, age: phi 69 a) treated by this method have been checked-up after 16 months (26-5 months). In spite of the predominantly negative prognosis of the C3 fracture, according to the scheme of AO, we found out in our check-up considering principles of Sarmiento a good or a very good result in 41 cases (87%).