Abstract AIM OF THE STUDY: to evaluate the efficacy of plates and screws with angular stability in osteosynthesis of fractures of the distal radius. MATERIALS AND METHODS: we analyzed 52 patients undergone surgery for fracture of the distal radius at the Clinica Ortopedica dell'Università di Trieste; in half of the patients osteosynthesis was provided using Synthes' LCP plates, in the other half we utilized a multidirectional and angular stable plate ("Aptus Radius" by Medartis). Mean follow-up was 28 ± 10 months, patients were evaluated with DASH score (disability of arm shoulder and hand) and the modified Gartland Werley score. RESULTS: there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of joint function, motility, volar and radial mean inclination. CONCLUSIONS: based on clinical and radiological results using angular stability plates must be considered as the method of election in the treatment of fractures of the distal epiphysis of the radius; in particular, thanks to the broader technical capabilities that they allow, are particularly indicated in unstable fractures.

Distal radius fractures: surgical treatment with internal fixation

VALENTINI, ROBERTO;
2014-01-01

Abstract

Abstract AIM OF THE STUDY: to evaluate the efficacy of plates and screws with angular stability in osteosynthesis of fractures of the distal radius. MATERIALS AND METHODS: we analyzed 52 patients undergone surgery for fracture of the distal radius at the Clinica Ortopedica dell'Università di Trieste; in half of the patients osteosynthesis was provided using Synthes' LCP plates, in the other half we utilized a multidirectional and angular stable plate ("Aptus Radius" by Medartis). Mean follow-up was 28 ± 10 months, patients were evaluated with DASH score (disability of arm shoulder and hand) and the modified Gartland Werley score. RESULTS: there were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of joint function, motility, volar and radial mean inclination. CONCLUSIONS: based on clinical and radiological results using angular stability plates must be considered as the method of election in the treatment of fractures of the distal epiphysis of the radius; in particular, thanks to the broader technical capabilities that they allow, are particularly indicated in unstable fractures.
2014
distal radial fractures; osteosynthesis
File in questo prodotto:
File Dimensione Formato  
distal radila fractures.pdf

non disponibili

Dimensione 166.2 kB
Formato Adobe PDF
166.2 kB Adobe PDF   Visualizza/Apri   Richiedi una copia

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11562/987627
Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? 1
  • Scopus 1
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact