title: [Effect of early mobilization following Kapandji's method of intrafocal wiring in fractures of the distal end of the radius. Results of a prospective study of 60 cases].
abstract: We have undertaken a prospective study of the management of fractures of the distal radius using three Kirschner wires as advocated by Kapandji. 30 were immobilised and the other 30 allowed early movement. Complications involving pin migration and rupture of extensor tendons occurred only in the latter group, and one patient in the other group developed Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. At three months there was no statistically significant difference in movement or level of pain between the two groups. Grip was better after two months in those mobilised early. The final radiographic appearances were similar in both groups. Early mobilisation should only be used in patients who have good quality bone and will carefully observe instructions after operation.
authors.affiliation: C.C.T.O.R. Hôpital Ch. Nicolle, Rouen, France.
authors.forename: P Y
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Milliez
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dallaserra
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Defives
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: el Ayoubi
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Thomine
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001858:Bone Nails; D001864:Bone Wires; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Influence de la mobilisation précoce après embrochage intra-focal selon Kapandji dans les fractures de l'extrémité inférieure du radius. Résultats d'une étude prospective sur 60 cas.