ArticleInternational orthopaedics2013
Type C distal radial fractures treated with conventional AO plates: an easy and cost-saving solution in a locking plate era.
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- Systematic review of outcomes following fixed angle intramedullary fixation of distal radius fractures.International orthopaedics · 2015Pooled it
- Comparative clinical and radiographic outcomes between early and delayed wrist mobilization after volar fixed-angle plate fixation of distal radius fracture.Scientific reports · 2022Trial
- Reduction Loss Despite Adequate Volar Locking Plate Fixation in Distal Radius Fractures: Analysis of Characteristics and Follow-up Management.Clinics in orthopedic surgery · 2025Article
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- Functional and radiological outcome of distal radius fractures stabilized by volar-locking plate with a minimum follow-up of 1 year.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2020Article
- Comparison of outcome of VLCP versus PKEF in the treatment of AO type C2-3 distal radial fractures.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2017Article
- Functional Outcome of Fixation of Complex Intra-articular Distal Radius Fractures with a Variable-Angle Distal Radius Volar Rim Plate.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2017Article
- A classification and grading system for Barton fractures.International orthopaedics · 2016Article
- Assessment of penetration of dorsal screws after fixation of the distal radius using ultrasound: cadaveric study.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2016Article
- Quality of life after volar locked plating: a 10-year follow-up study of patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2014Article
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Abstract
purposeC-type distal radial fractures remain challenging fractures. Currently locking plates are very popular because of their length preserving, stability. A considerable drawback is the high cost. Since 2003 we have been using mini AO plates (2.7 mm) as an alternative. We analysed our results and performed a cost analysis.
methodsRetrospective analysis was performed of all patients operated upon between 2003 and 2008 for C type distal radius fractures. Reduction was achieved with mini AO plates, applied in a buttress fashion, with ligamentotaxis. Rehabilitation consisted of immediate mobilisation. Pre- and postoperative X-rays, operative results and patient charts were reviewed. Furthermore, we prospectively evaluated the functional results using VAS, DASH and Mayo wrist scores. Lastly, we assessed the implant costs and compared them to locking plates.
resultsThirty-four patients were treated with a mean age of 49 years. Mean radial shortening improved 2 mm; dorsal and radial angulation improved 23 and 4°, respectively. At consolidation (eight weeks) the average radial shortening was 0.75 mm, a volar angulation of 3°, and 21° of radial angulation. Functional results were excellent, demonstrated by a mean VAS score less than 1, a DASH score of 12 and a Mayo wrist score of 87. Compared to locking plates, there was an overall reduction in material costs of 15,300 Euro.
conclusionsOur technique has excellent biomechanical stability, enabling immediate functional rehabilitation, good anatomical and functional outcome with significantly lower costs.
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