J Korean Fract Soc.  2005 Apr;18(2):100-104. 10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.2.100.

Treatment of Fractures of the Distal Radius using Locking Compression Plate

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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Seoul, Korea. ultrajihoon@hanmail.net

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate the usefulness of locking compression plate (LCP) and volar plating through anterior approach for distal radius fracture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We retrospectively analysed that 15 distal radius fracture, which would not be reduced by closed reduction or too comminuated to maintain reduction or articular surface inconguency, were treated by open reduction through anterior approach and volar plating using LCP. The results were evaluated by preoperative and postoperative radiographs. Functional results were analysed using the Modified Mayo Wrist Scoring System.
RESULTS
All cases achieved anatomical articular surface reduction postoperatively. In terms of radiologic analysis, mean radial length (9.0 mm vs. 11.8 mm), radial inclination (14.7degrees vs. 20.9degrees ), volar tilt (-6.3degrees vs. 8.3degrees ) and articular step-off (1.4 mm vs. 0.3 mm) were improved. The average Modified Wrist Score was 89. Nonunion or malunion was not occurred.
CONCLUSION
Open reduction through anterior approach and volar plating using LCP is a useful method that provides excellent results with few complications in the treatment of fracture of the distal radius.

Keyword

Distal radius; Anterior approach; Volar plating; Locking compression plate (LCP)

MeSH Terms

Radius Fractures
Radius*
Retrospective Studies
Wrist

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