Comparison of external fixation and locking compression plate for intra-articular distal radial fractures
- VernacularTitle:外固定支架与锁定加压钢板治疗桡骨远端关节内骨折的比较研究
- Author:
Zihui ZHOU
;
Wei GAO
;
Qiugen WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
distal radius;
fracture;
external fixation;
locking compression plate
- From:
Orthopedic Journal of China
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To compare the results of external fixation and locking compression plate(LCP) in the treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures.[Method]A retrospective analysis was done for 62 cases of intra-articular distal radius fractures treated from May 2006 to September 2008.Twenty-seven cases were treated with external fixation,and 35 with LCP.The study analyzed the differences between the two groups in Sarmiento scale and functional recovery of wrist.[Result]All the patients were followed up for 13 to 40 months(average,17 months).There was no significant difference in the Sarmiento scale and range of motion 1 year later,and the grip strength was significantly higher in external fixation group.Two cases in external fixation group had pintract infection.One case had tendon irritation in LCP group.[Conclusion]External fixation and LCP can be used reliably to treat intra-articular fractures about the wrist.It is essential that the surgeon have a complete understanding of the injury pattern before operation.
