[Early results of treatment of distal radius fracture using the Kapandji technique]. / Wczesne wyniki leczenia zlaman dalszego konca kosci promieniowej sposobem Kapandji.

The early results of treatment of the distal radius fracture with Kapandji method in 50 patients are presented. K wire fixation of the distal fragment prevents redisplacement and enables early rehabilitation. Anatomical and functional criteria as well as the type of fracture were included in results assessment. The method proved to be useful in the treatment. The method proved to be useful in the treatment of selected types of the distal radius fracture: A2, A3, B1, B2 and C1 (AO classification).