ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022
Treatment of distal radius fractures using a cemented K-wire frame.
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- Epidemiology and treatment of surgical infections after distal radius fractures: a systematic review.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical application of instant 3D printed cast versus polymer orthosis in the treatment of colles fracture: a randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Trial
- Proximal Row Carpectomy for Established Post-Traumatic Radiocarpal Arthritis Following Distal Radius Volar Rim and Scaphoid Fractures: A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
- Development of a low-cost external fixation system: an off-label solution for resource-limited settings.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Article
- A comparison of bridging external fixation vs. combined external fixation for preventing radial height loss in older patients with distal radius fractures.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2026Article
- K-wires as a valid alternative to dual and single headless cannulated compression screw fixation of chauffeur fractures: a biomechanical comparison.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- A 3D-printed screw mechanism as an alternative method to prevent wire migration in nonpalpable breast lesion localization.BMC surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis retrospective study included an alternative treatment for types A2, A3, and B1 distal radius fractures using percutaneous fixation with a cemented K-wire frame.
methodsFrom January 2017 to January 2020, 78 patients with distal radius fractures were treated with percutaneous internal fixation using a cemented K-wire frame. There were 47 male patients and 31 female patients. The fractures were classified into types A2 (n = 10), A3 (n = 46), and B1 (n = 22). X-rays were taken immediately after surgery and after the bone had healed. Wrist function was assessed using the Mayo Wrist Score (90-100, excellent; 80-90, good; 60-80, satisfactory; < 60, poor). Patient satisfaction was assessed using the 10-cm visual analog scale.
resultsNeither fixation failure nor K-wire migration was found (P > 0.05). Osteomyelitis was not observed in this series. All patients achieved bone healing after a mean of 4.5 weeks (range, 4 to 8 weeks). Follow-up lasted a mean of 27 months (range, 24 to 33 months). The mean score of wrist function was 97 (range, 91 to 100). Among them, 66 results were excellent and 12 results were good. The mean patient satisfaction was 10 cm (range, 8 to 10 cm).
conclusionsPercutaneous fixation with cemented K-wire frame is a safe and preferred choice for the treatment of types A2, A3, and B1 distal radius fractures. The frame provides support to prevent wire migration. The fixation technique is a minimally invasive procedure that is easy to perform. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic study, Level IVa.
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