ArticleExperimental and therapeutic medicine2026
A comparison of bridging external fixation vs. combined external fixation for preventing radial height loss in older patients with distal radius fractures.
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- Minimally Invasive Treatment of Die-Punch Fractures and Related X-Ray Parameters.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2026Article
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Abstract
Distal radius fractures are common injuries in older adult patients. The present prospective study aimed to compare the efficacies of bridging external fixation (BEF) and combined external fixation (CEF) in preventing radial height loss in older patients with distal radius fractures. Between January 2018 and December 2022, a total of 118 patients with distal radius fractures, aged 55-70 years, were randomly subjected to either BEF or CEF. Standard radiographs were used to measure radiological parameters, including radial height, palmar tilt, radial inclination, ulnar variance, articular step-off and Lidström classification. All patients were examined for active range of motion, grip strength, supination torque, level of pain during specified activities with a numeric rating scale, modified Mayo Wrist Score, Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand score, Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation score and patient satisfaction. The patient characteristics showed significant differences in terms of operative time (t=12.52; P<0.01), successful closed reduction (χ
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