Outcome of treatment of distal radial fractures with volar locking plate
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Fractures of distal end radius continues to be most common skeletal injuries of upper extremity and remains a challenge for the orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this prospective study was to assess the efficiency of volar locking plate fixation with regards to functional outcome and complications. Methods: Patients with distal radial fractures from June 2013-Sept 2015 in Dept of orthopaedics, Govt Medical College, Latur were admitted and treated in the form of volar locking plate. (Total 40 patients) The modified Green and O’Brien wrist score system was used for analysis of functional outcome. Results: Out of 40 patients, 17 (42.5%) were male and 23 (57.5%) were female patients. According to Frykman’s classification, there were 5 (12.5%) patients of Type I, 13 (32.5%) patients of Type II, 3 (7.5%) patients of Type III, 3 (7.5%) patients of Type IV, 4 (10%) patients of Type V, 4 (10%) patients of Type VI,3 (7.5%) patients of Type VII and 5 (12.5%) patients of Type VIII. At final functional assessment, 29 patients (72.5%) achieved excellent, 9 patients (22.5%) achieved good results and 2 patients (5%) achieved fair results. All of the patients returned to their regular employment. Complications in the form of stiffness was seen in 2 (5%) of the patients, malunion was seen in 2(5%) of the patients, neurovascular complication was seen in 1 (2.5%) of the patient, superficial infection was seen in 1(2.5%) of the patient and tenosynovitis was seen in 2(5%) of the patients. Conclusion: Volar locking compression plating system is an effective treatment modality for functional and anatomical restoration of distal end radius fractures.
Authors and Affiliations
Ranjeet Hakepatil, Shrikant Gore
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP496762
- DOI -
- Views 78
- Downloads 0
Study of Cephalic Index in South Gujarat
Cephalic Index is race and sex specific parameter. Cephalic Index is different in various racial groups. The present study was determined to identify Cephalic Index of South Gujarat population and compare it with the ava...
Impact of pre–natal diagnostic technique (PNDT) act implementation on child sex ratio in India
Aim and Objectives 1. To determine the major state wise net decrease of CSR from 1991 to 2001 and from 2001 to 2011.2.To determine the relationship of feticide during 2005 to 2010 on the 2011 CSR. Methodology: The CSR ne...
Invasive cribriform carcinoma of male breast- a rare case report
Breast cancer in males are uncommon, accounting to less than 1% of all breast cancers and less than 1.5% of all malignancies in men. We report a case of 70 years old male patient who came with complaints of painless swel...
A study of prevalence and factor associated with protein energy malnutrition in less than six year children at tertiary health centre
Background: Under-nutrition is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among children throughout the world, more so in developing nations. Aims and Objectives: To Study Prevalence and Factor Associated w...