treatment of unstable Colle's fractures using the external fixator

ABSTRACT

Fifty cases of unstable Colle's fracture were treated using small Hoffman external fixator using the principle of ligamento taxis across the wrist-joint. They were followed for a minimal period of one year. The final end results were; 32 cases as excellent [64%], 15 good [30%], 2 fair [4%] and 1 poor [2%]. This technique is strongly recommended by the authors in cases of unstable Colle's fracture