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Radius

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Radius

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Radius*

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Radius*

Trifocal fracture of a radius is a rare injury. Trifocal factures involving the shaft of a radius were previously mentioned in a few literature. This type of fractures, involving proximal, shaft, and distal radius with ulna shaft fracture, has also been reported once. However, to the best of our knowledge, our report is the first describing trifocal injuries affecting the shaft and proximal and distal intraarticular part of the radius with an intact ulna shaft. Thorough clinical and radiological assessments are necessary for diagnosis as these injuries are commonly missed. We would like to share the presentation of this rare case and the importance of the correct management to achieve a good outcome.
Radius

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Radius Fractures* ; Radius*

Distal radius fracture is one of the most common fractures treated in the orthopedic field. The application of locking plate principle to the distal radius has allowed comminuted distal radius fractures involving the articular surface to be effectively treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The authors experienced a case of failure of distal locking screws in an intraarticular distal radius fracture treated with volar locking plate fixation.
Orthopedics ; Radius Fractures* ; Radius*

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Radius ; Radius Fractures

Most distal radius fractures are currently being treated with anterior plating using anatomical precontoured locking compression plates via the anterior approach. However, it is difficult to fix the volar articular marginal fragment because these anatomical plates should be placed proximally to the watershed line. There were just a few methods of fixation for this fragment on medical literature. Herein, we introduced a tension band wiring technique for fixation of a volar articular marginal fragment in the distal radius.
Radius Fractures ; Radius

PURPOSE: To evaluate clinical and radiological results using 3.5 mm & 2.4 mm volar locking compression plate (LCP) in distal radius fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reviewed the results of 115 cases of distal radius fractures treated with 3.5 mm volar LCP (73 cases) & 2.4 mm volar LCP (42 cases) from September 2003 to June 2009. The radiographic results were evaluated by radiographic assessment, and the clinical results were evaluated by Knirk and Jupiter's criteria, Modified Mayo wrist scoring system and DASH score. RESULTS: Radiological evaluation of the radial length, radial inclination, volar tilt and intraarticular step off were improved both 3.5 mm volar LCP and 2.4 mm volar LCP. Nine cases of arthritis occured in 3.5 mm volar LCP and 7 cases in 2.4 mm volar by using the Knirk and Jupiter's criteria. The mean score evaluated by Modified Mayo was 86.7 in 3.5 mm volar LCP and 84.8 in 2.4 mm volar LCP. DASH score was 11.2 point in 3.5 mm volar LCP, 10.9 point in 2.4 mm volar LCP. All cases showed bone union showing no evidence of malunion, nounion, nor metal failure. CONCLUSION: Distal radius fractures treated with 3.5 mm volar LCP and 2.4 mm volar LCP show satisfying radiological and clinical outcome.
Arthritis ; Radius ; Radius Fractures ; Wrist