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Comparative Study
Outcome of unstable distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation versus external fixation.
- Emmanuel P Estrella and Paulo L Panti.
- Department of Orthopedics, University of the Philippines-Manila, Philippines. estee96@yahoo.com
- Hand Surg. 2012 Jan 1;17(2):173-9.
AbstractThe objective of this study was to compare the clinical results of unstable distal radius fractures treated with ORIF with plate and screws compared to EF. Patients with unstable distal radius fractures treated with ORIF or EF from January 2005 to December 2010 were reviewed in terms of the Modified Mayo Wrist Score, range of motion, pain, grip strength, and radiologic parameters. Results showed that there was no difference in the Modified Mayo Wrist Score between ORIF (17 patients) and EF (11 patients) (p = 0.07). The ORIF group had better wrist flexion, wrist extension, pronation and supination compared to the EF group (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences in terms of radial and ulnar deviation, grip strength, pain and postoperative radiologic parameters (p < 0.05). Better wrist flexion, wrist extension and forearm rotation can be expected in ORIF compared to EF in the management of unstable distal radius fractures.
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