Comparative Analysis of the Results of Fixed-angle versus Variable-angle Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
;
: 197-202, 2012.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-59781
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the outcomes of distal radius fractures in a fixed-angle volar locking plate group and variable-angle volar locking plate group. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Forty-one patients observed at least 6 months after surgery were included in this retrospective study. We used the range of motion, visual analogue scale score, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire score, and radiologic findings to measure the clinical results.RESULTS:
No differences in clinical results or radiologic results were noted between the fixed-angle volar locking plate group and variable-angle volar locking plate group.CONCLUSION:
We believe that it is important to minimize complications by using appropriate screws and plates according to the fracture type, though no differences in the surgical outcome were noted between the fixed-angle volar locking plate group and variable-angle volar locking plate group with distal radius fracture.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arm
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Radius
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Radius Fractures
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Shoulder
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Retrospective Studies
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Hand
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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