title: [Transfixation in treatment of comminuted fractures of the distal end of the radius].
abstract: In comminuted fractures of the distal radius we apply our own method of transfixation. A Kirschner-wire is put through the bases of the metacarpal II-V, in addition an above elbow-plaster is applied. 47 persons (38 female, 9 male, age: phi 69 a) treated by this method have been checked-up after 16 months (26-5 months). In spite of the predominantly negative prognosis of the C3 fracture, according to the scheme of AO, we found out in our check-up considering principles of Sarmiento a good or a very good result in 41 cases (87%).
authors.affiliation: 1. Univ.-Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Wien.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Kwasny
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ortner
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hertz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*