Comparison of Outcomes for Unstable Distal Radius Intraarticular Fractures: T-locking Compression Plate versus External Fixator
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
;
: 51-56, 2008.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-127643
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the outcomes between T-locking compression plate (T-LCP) and external fixator (EF) for unstable distal radius intraarticular fractures. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We retrospectively analysed the results in 22 cases with T-LCP, 20 cases with EF. We evaluated the clinical results according to the Mayo Wrist Scoring System, radiographic results.RESULTS:
The mean score was 84.6 in the T-LCP group and 80.5 in the EF group respectively. Final radiographic measurements for the T-LCP group averaged 10.5 mm radial length, 21.7degrees radial inclination, 9.8degrees volar tilt and 0.25 mm intraarticular step-off. The EF group averaged 10.1 mm radial length, 20.3 degrees radial inclination, 6.3 degrees volar tilt and 0.73 mm intraarticular step-off.CONCLUSION:
Both groups showed satisfactory final clinical outcomes. But T-LCP group allowed return to daily living, resulting in early postsurgical wrist motion. By the anatomical reduction, final volar tilt, intraarticular step-off were statistically better in the T-LCP group.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Radius
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Wrist
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Retrospective Studies
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External Fixators
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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