Treatment of intraarticular unstable distal radial fractures with locking compression plate in 30 patients

VernacularTitle:锁定加压钢板治疗桡骨远端关节内不稳定骨折30例
Author: Yuncheng WANG ; Zhiqing GAO ; Maoqi GONG ; Xieyuan JIANG ; Yejun CHA ; Chao WU ; Ligong CHENG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Distal radius fractures; Fracture fixation; Locking compression plate
From: Clinical Medicine of China 2012;28(2):207-209
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the method and evaluate the effect of locking compression plate (LCP)fixation of intraarticular unstable distal radial fractures.Methods Thirty patients with intraarficular unstable distal radial fractures were treated with LCP.According to AO/ASIF classification,there were 6 cases of type B2 fractures,7 cases of type B3,7 cases of type C1,8 cases of type C2,2 cases of type C3.Results After 6 to 24 months(average 12 months)following up,there were 15 cases graded as excellent,10 eases as good,3 cases as fair,and 2 cases as poor,according to X ray and wrist function assessment.The overall satisfaction rate was 83.3％.Conclusion Volar LCP fixation is a safe and effective treatment for intraarticular unstable distal radial fractures.It could effectively prevent loss of reduction,avoid tendon irritation and other complications if selecting implant angle for locking screw according to the specific intraoperative circumstances.