Revue de chirurgie orthopédique et réparatrice de l'appareil moteur
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Mar 1999
Comparative Study[Temporary external fixation in the correction of non articular mal-unions of the distal radius].
The authors reviewed 21 cases of extra articular malunions of the distal radius treated by osteotomy, temporary external fixation, then osteosynthesis. Two groups were studied: Group A of 14 patients with dorsal tilt of the distal radius and Group B of 7 patients with palmar tilt of the distal radius. Mean follow-up of this series was 69 months ranged from 12 to 109 months. ⋯ The authors would like to stress two points: The technical interest of using a temporary external fixator to adjust the angular correction of the distal radius. The importance of an adequate treatment of distal radius fractures in emergency situation, considering the functional and cosmetic alterations due to malunions and their need for surgical corrections in main instances.