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Comparison of locking anatomic volar plate fixation and external fixation in the treatment of AO type C radius distal-end fractures

Kenan Guvenc, Serdar Toker, Uygar Kiran, Faik Ilik.




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Objective: The goal here was to compare the results of locking anatomic palmar plate fixation and external fixation with K-wire augmentation in AO Type C radius distal-end fractures.
Study Design: Open reduction and palmar locking anatomic plate fixation was applied to 36 patients (Group 1) who underwent surgery based on AO Type C radius lower-end fracture and closed reduction while external fixation with K-wire augmentation was applied to another group of 36 patients of the same type (Group 2). Joint ranges of motion and grip strength of the patients were measured for functional evaluation. Clinical assessments were made by determination with the Gartland-Werley scale, Green and O’Brien clinical scoring and DASH scoring. Radiological measurements were made according to Stewart’s radiological assessment, and arthritic changes were established based on arthritic radiological grading specified by Knirk and Jupiter.
Results: In Group 1, wrist flexion, extension, and degree of radial and ulnar deviation at final follow-up were significantly higher compared to Group 2 (p

Key words: Distal radius, volar plating, external fixation






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