Retrospective comparison of percutaneous fixation and volar internal fixation of distal radius fractures.
A change in the practice of a single surgeon provided an opportunity for retrospective comparison of comparable cohorts treated with percutaneous fixation (17 patients) or a volar plate and screws (23 patients) an average of 30 months after surgery. The final evaluation was performed according to the Gartland and Werley and Mayo rating systems and the DASH questionnaire. There were no significant differences on the average scores for the percutaneous and volar plating groups, respectively: Gartland and Werley, 4 vs 5; Mayo, 82 vs 83; and DASH score 13 for both cohorts. Motion, grip, and radiographical parameters were likewise comparable. Volar internal plate and screw fixation can achieve results comparable to percutaneous fixation techniques in the treatment of fractures of the distal radius.
Lozano-Calderón
Santiago A
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Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkey Center For Outpatient Care, Suite 2100, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
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Job N
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