scholarly journals Early Results of a Variable-Angle Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Bi-centre Study

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherif Elerian ◽  
Talvinder Singh ◽  
Nikolas A Jagodzinsk ◽  
Rory Norris ◽  
Simon Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Locking Plate ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Variable Angle ◽  
Early Results

scholarly journals 173 Early Results of a Variable-Angle Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Bi-Centre Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Elerian ◽  
T Singh ◽  
N A Jagodzinski ◽  
R Norris ◽  
S Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Centre Study ◽  
Articular Fractures ◽  
Variable Angle ◽  
Flexion Extension

Abstract Introduction This study examines the clinical, functional and radiological outcomes of distal radius fracture fixation with the Aptus® (Medartis, Pennsylvania) locking plate in order to determine its efficacy and to identify notable findings related to treatment variations. Method This is a retrospective bi-centre study collecting patient details from a District General Hospital and a Regional Hand Unit. We assessed 61 consecutive patients with distal radius fractures (AO grade A = 19, B = 9, C = 33) fixed using Aptus® plate with a minimum of six months follow-up. Outcome measures included the DASH score, wrist range of movement and grip strength, and complications. Radiographs were reviewed to assess restoration of anatomy and union. Results All but two fractures united within six weeks. Mean ranges of movement were only mildly restricted compared to the normal wrist (flexion/extension = 102°; radial/ulna deviation = 53°; pronation/supination = 169°). Mean postoperative grip strength was 23.8kg which was comparable to the contralateral side at 31.5kg. The mean DASH score was 18.2. Seven patients had screws misplaced outside the distal radius although three of these remained asymptomatic. Conclusions Variable-angle locking systems benefit from flexibility of implant positioning and may allow enhanced inter-fragmentary reduction for accurate fixation of intra-articular fractures.

Volar locking plate vs epibloc system for distal radius fractures in the elderly

Injury ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. S84-S90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Solarino ◽  
Giovanni Vicenti ◽  
Antonella Abate ◽  
Massimiliano Carrozzo ◽  
Girolamo Picca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Locking Plate ◽  
Radius Fractures

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
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