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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Volar fixed plating of distal radius fractures: optimizing plate position for enhanced clinical outcomes.

Abdulsamet Emet, Enejd Veizi, Yavuz Karaman, Erkan Akgun, Tolga Tolunay, Ahmet Firat

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  2. [Poster Fusion Cage combined with xenogeneic bone graft augmentation for bone defect management in distal radius fractures].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025
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Abdulsamet EmetDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Etlik City Hospital, Turan Gunes Blv. Koz Apt. 41/22 Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey. drsametemet@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5415-218X
Enejd VeiziAnkara City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey.
Yavuz KaramanDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Erkan AkgunDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Etlik City Hospital, Turan Gunes Blv. Koz Apt. 41/22 Cankaya, Ankara, Turkey.
Tolga TolunayDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
Ahmet FiratDepartment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe precise influence of plate position on clinical outcomes in the context of volar fixed-angle plating for distal radius fractures is not fully understood. This article aims to investigate the influence of plate position on clinical results, and functional outcomes in patients treated with volar fixed plating for distal radius fractures.

methodsA total of 58 patients with 64 distal radius fractures were included in the study. Patient demographics, fracture characteristics, surgical details, and radiographic data were collected. Post-operative AP and Lat views of all patients taken on the first day after surgery were evaluated. Volar Tilt, Radial Inclination and Radial Height measurements were used as reduction criteria. In the follow-up, the patients were called for their last control, flexion and extension angles of the wrist and Mayo Wrist Scores, the distance of the plate to the joint line and the angle between the plate and the radial shaft were measured and recorded.

resultsA total of 64 distal radius fractures, with a mean age of 46.9 years, and the mean follow-up period 24.9 months were included in this study. There was a significant relationship between the Radial Inclination and Plate-Shaft Angle variables and the Mayo Wrist Score at a 99% confidence interval. Additionally, a relationship was observed between the Radial Height variable and the Mayo Score at a 90% confidence interval. A significant positive association was observed between radial inclination and achieving a Good-to-Excellent Mayo score (OR = 1.28, 95% CI [1.08-1.51], p = 0.004). Plate distance to joint line demonstrated a marginally significant positive association with a Good-to-Excellent Mayo score (OR = 1.31, 95% CI [0.97-1.77], p = 0.077). Univariate analysis revealed a significant negative association between plate-shaft angle and achieving a Good-to-Excellent Mayo score (OR = 0.71, 95% CI [0.52-0.99], p = 0.045). This negative association remained statistically significant in the multivariate analysis (p = 0.016).

conclusionRadial inclination, plate distance to joint line, and angle between plate and radius shaft were identified as significant factors associated with improved Mayo Wrist Scores.

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Bone PlatesFracture Fixation, InternalRadius FracturesAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultDistal radiusPlate positionRadius fractureVolar plateWrist

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PMCPMC11036783

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