Carpal malalignment following intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in a working population.
In a review of 52 consecutive intra-articular fractures of the wrist (mean age 41 years), 18 developed one of five carpal malalignment patterns. Seven patients developed a volar intercalated collapse pattern. Although showing some loss of motion and/or grip strength, this group remains relatively pain free on follow-up. Patients who developed dorsal translation (six cases) or a dorsal intercalated collapse pattern (one case) were the most symptomatic, with loss of grip strength, decreased range of motion and pain being prevalent.
O'Flanagan
S J
SJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Hong Kong.
Ip
F K
FK
Roberts
C J
CJ
Chow
S P
SP
D000328:Adult; D017760:Bone Malalignment / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular