A Follow Up Study To Evaluate The Management Of Factures Of Both Bones Of Forearm In Adults Using Locking Compression Plate
Journal Title: International Journal of Orthopaedics Traumatology & Surgical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The fractures of either or both bones forearm are one of the commonest fractures requiring surgical intervention in adults. The advent of locking compression plate has revolutionised the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of forearm. The present study is undertaken to verify the claims made by the authors of the design of the plate (LCP) and to learn the techniques, advantages and complication of this method of internal fixation of forearm fractures. Aim: To evaluate the management of fractures of both bones of forearm in Adults using locking compression plate Methods: It is a prospective study which was carried out from October 2010 to September 2012 at S. N. Medical College, Bagalkot. 20 cases of closed fracture both bones of forearm were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using Locking Compression Plate. Results: In our series, majority of the patients were males, middle aged, with road traffic accidents being the commonest mode of injury, involving the mid-shaft of the forearm. Transverse or short oblique fractures were most common. The fractures united in all 20 patients. Excellent or full range of mobility at elbow and wrist joints was present in 17 patients (85%), 3 (15%) patients having good range of movements. Conclusion: The locking compression plate (LCP) of forearm fractures produce excellent results, the advantage being preservation of soft tissue biology, early mobilization, early union but the complication, duration of surgery and surgical techniques remains unchanged.
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Ravindragouda B Patil, Ronald I Khanapur, Sharad M Antin
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