Open reduction and internal fixation of comminuted, intra-articular structures distal radius

ABSTRACT

Thirty patients with severely displaced intra-articular fractures of the distal end radius were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. All fractures were type C according to the classification of AO system. At mean follow-up of 2.5 years and according to MecBride and Lidstrom system of evaluation the results indicated that patient satisfaction was high 90% Functional and radiographic results were excellent or good in 90% and poor in 10% of the patients