Functional Outcome in Fracture Distal End Radius managed with External Fixator
Journal Title: Journal of Bone and Joint Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Objectives: A prospective study of management of fracture distal end radius by external fixation Joshi’s external stabilization system was conducted from October 2016 to September 2017 in Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly, to evaluate its functional outcome. Materials and Methods: There were 30 cases of fracture distal end radius which were treated by external fixator. The inclusion criteria were – (1) skeletally mature individuals, (2) closed unstable extra-articular fractures, (3) communited fractures, (4) intra-articular fractures, (5) polytrauma with distal radius fractures, (6) elderly patients with osteoporosis, and (7) open fracture. Exclusion criteria were – (1) stable extra-articular distal end radius and (2) medically unfit patients. The fracture was anatomically reduced and fixed with an external fixator. Patients were evaluated clinically on the basis of modified demerit point system of Gartland and Werley, and radiographic evaluation was done with Stewart anatomical scoring system Results: The functional outcome in the majority of the patients was good to excellent; hence, it is concluded that management of distal end radius fractures by external fixator is a good method of treatment
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Praveen Garg, Arjun Rawal, Saumitra Dwivedi
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