scholarly journals Long-term functional outcome of distal radius fractures is associated with early post-fracture bone stiffness of the fracture region: An HR-pQCT exploratory study

Bone ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 127 ◽  
pp. 510-516 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.L. Heyer ◽  
J.J.A. de Jong ◽  
P.C. Willems ◽  
J.J. Arts ◽  
S.G.P. Bours ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Bone Stiffness ◽  
Fracture Region ◽  
Fracture Bone

Comparison of fracture healing and long-term patient-reported functional outcome between dorsal and volar plating for AO C3-type distal radius fractures

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-598 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paphon Sa-ngasoongsong ◽  
Manuela Rohner-Spengler ◽  
Dimitri E. Delagrammaticas ◽  
Reto Hansjörg Babst ◽  
Frank J. P. Beeres
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Plating ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Patient Reported

scholarly journals Functional outcome in patients with unstable distal radius fractures, volar locking plate versus external fixation: a meta-analysis

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Goslings ◽  
Monique M. J. Walenkamp ◽  
Abdelali Bentohami ◽  
M. Suzan H. Beerekamp ◽  
Rolf W. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
External Fixation ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Plate Versus ◽  
Volar Locking Plate ◽  
Radius Fractures

scholarly journals Use of Cobra External Fixator for treatment of Distal Radius Fractures

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Niraj Ranjeet ◽  
Pratyenta Raj Onta ◽  
Krishna Sapkota ◽  
Pabin Thapa ◽  
Krishna Wahegoankar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Ao Classification ◽  
Functional Activities ◽  
Clavicle Fractures

Background: Distal radius fractures are one of the commonest injuries only after clavicle fractures. These fractures poses challenges to the treating surgeons as a result of which these fractures are sometime treated unacceptably and leads to poor outcome. Among various treatment options for these fractures wrist sparing Cobra external fixator is one of the options with an impressive stability and outstanding functional outcomes.Aims and Objectives: To determine whether this system can achieve adequate reduction of a variety of DRF, is able to maintain reduction despite hand and wrist movements, whether it compromises hand and wrist functions and leads to long term problems.Materials and Methods: From July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017, all skeletally matured patients with acute distal radius fractures (AO-A2, B1, C1, C2) were adequately reduced and fixed with Cobra ex-fix. Immediately post-op patients were encouraged to start range of motion of the wrist as the pain decreased. The patients were followed up in 2,4 and 8 weeks and were analyzed clinically, radiologically, their functional outcomes and any complications.Results: Twenty-two patients were included in our study. Nine were males and 13 were females. Using the AO classification, 15 were classified as A2, 2 were B1, 3 were C1, and 2 were C2. The mean number of weeks the cobra fixator was maintained was 5.3 weeks. The Cobra ex-fix was able to achieve excellent maintenance of radial height and radial inclination and good maintenance of dorsal tilt. Recovery of functional activities according to Gartland and Werley’s functional scoring system was good to excellent in all patients at 8 weeks follow-up.Conclusion: The Cobra external fixation system is an outstanding device for use in fractures of the distal radius. It achieves superior anatomic correction and is dependable in maintaining fracture reduction even with hand and wrist use.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(6) 2018 84-89

scholarly journals Osteosynthesis of Unstable Fractures of Distal Radius with Volar Locking Plate

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
RL Pradhan ◽  
S Sharma ◽  
BK Pandey ◽  
RR Manandhar ◽  
S Lakhey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Locking Plate ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Aspect ◽  
Clinical And Radiological Outcome ◽  
Clinical Scoring ◽  
Unstable Fractures

Background: Various surgical treatment methods are available for unstable distal radius fractures. Clinical and radiological outcome with volar locking plate has been very satisfactory. The purpose of this prospective study is to evaluate the results of the treatment of unstable fractures with the volar locking plate with regard to loss of reduction, functional outcome and complications. Methods: Unstable distal radius fractures were enrolled for the study from May 2008 until July 2010. All patients were treated with 3.5 mm distal radius volar locking plate and assessed by clinical and radiological examination. The clinical scoring chart modified by Cooney was used to evaluate the functional outcome. Results: Eighteen male and 12 female patients with the average age of 42.53 (range 30- 64years) were followed up for a period of 9 to 34 months (average.23 months). There were fourteen A3 fractures, nine C1 fractures, six C2 fractures, and one C3 fracture, whereas one had a Gustilo grade I open wound on the volar aspect. Seven of the fractures had associate fracture of the ulnar styloid. The functional outcome was excellent in 23 (76%), good in 6 (20%), fair in 1 (4%) and none had poor outcome. There were very few complications in our series. Conclusion: Unstable fractures of distal radius treated by open reduction with volar locking plate provides adequate fixation with no collapse in reduction and also have satisfactory functional outcome with minimal complications. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/noaj.v2i1.8137 Nepal Orthopaedic Association Journal Vol.2(1) 2011: 27-34

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