ArticleInternational orthopaedics2009
Comparison of external fixation, locking and non-locking palmar plating for unstable distal radius fractures in the elderly.
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- Is volar locking plate superior to external fixation for distal radius fractures? A comprehensive meta-analysis.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2018Pooled it
- Locking plate versus external fixation for type C distal radius fractures: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Chinese journal of traumatology = Zhonghua chuang shang za zhi · 2018Pooled it
- Health status and (health-related) quality of life during the recovery of distal radius fractures: a systematic review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2013Pooled it
- Internal versus external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures: an up-to-date meta-analysis.International orthopaedics · 2011Pooled it
- Intramedullary repair device against volar plating in the reconstruction of extra-articular and simple articular distal radius fractures; a randomized pilot study.International orthopaedics · 2014Trial
- A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of the Various Treatment Options for Distal Radius Fractures.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2023Article
- Ilizarov ligamentotaxis versus volar locked plating in the management of AO type C2/C3 distal radius fractures-a prospective non-randomised comparative trial.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2022Article
- Volar locking plate fixation for distal radius fractures: did variable-angle plates make difference?International orthopaedics · 2022Article
- Early Results of a Variable-Angle Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Bi-centre Study.Cureus · 2021Article
- The external fixation can be a good alternative to plate-screw treatment in the surgical treatment of bilateral distal radius fractures: A retrospective cohort study.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2021Article
- Surgical outcomes of elderly patients aged more than 80 years with distal radius fracture: comparison of external fixation and locking plate.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Practice Variation Among Hispanic American Orthopedic Surgeons in the Management of Geriatric Distal Radius Fracture.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2020Article
- Long term outcomes of open reduction internal fixationOrthopedic reviews · 2019Article
- Clinical outcomes in distal radial fractures with ipsilateral arteriovenous fistulas.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2019Article
- Prospective study of comminuted articular distal radius fractures stabilized by volar plating in the elderly.International orthopaedics · 2018Article
- [Surgical techniques and effectiveness of volar locking plates for senile delayed distal radius fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2017Article
- The comparative risk of developing postoperative complications in patients with distal radius fractures following different treatment modalities.Scientific reports · 2015Article
- Comparison of Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients with Distal Radius Fractures After 7 Treatments.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2015Article
- Displaced Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Open Reduction With Internal Fixation Versus Bridging External Fixation.Trauma monthly · 2015Article
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Abstract
This study compares the effectiveness of locking and non-locking palmar plating and external fixation for unstable distal radius fractures in the elderly. In a retrospective match-paired study, 45 patients aged 50 to 70 years who underwent surgery for C1/C2 distal radius fractures were evaluated. The surgical procedures were external fixation or plating with locking or non-locking palmar plates. Radiological and functional outcomes were assessed. Outcomes according to Gartland and Werley, Martini and the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire were compared. The locking palmar plate fixation method demonstrated significantly better radiological and functional results in comparison to external fixation and the non-locking palmar plating methods. The subjective assessment of plate fixation proved to be better than that of external fixation. Complications and reoperations were fewer for both plate fixation groups. Our data indicates that most displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures can be treated successfully with the locking palmar plate.
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