title: The Kapandji technique and its evolution in the treatment of fractures of the distal end of the radius. Report on a series of 159 cases.
abstract: The authors analyse the results of treatment of 159 fractures of the distal end of the radius by the "Kapandji Technique". Of these 159 fractures, 129 were extra-articular, 27 intra-articular and 3 fractures affected both the two bones of the forearm. The technique should be applied strictly, with primary reduction and direct control of the tendinous and nervous elements through the incisions. A third pin is sometimes necessary. A 5 years postoperative period is sufficient to get a meaningful analysis of the results which were very good or good in 93% of our cases. The only real problem was anterior over-reduction due to progressive secondary displacement which necessitated regular postoperative follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Orthopédie Traumatologie, Centre Hospitalier Général, St-Quentin.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Peyroux
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Dunaud
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Caron
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Ben Slamia
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kharrat
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology