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Gruber, G; Bernhardt, GA; Köhler, G; Gruber, K.
Surgical treatment of distal radius fractures with an angle fixed bar palmar plating system: a single center study of 102 patients over a 2-year period.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2006; 126(10):680-685
Doi: 10.1007/s00402-006-0191-9
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- Gruber Gerald
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- Bernhardt Gerwin
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- INTRODUCTION: Most fractures of the distal radius can be treated by conservative means; however, unstable distal radius fractures (DRFs) require surgical fixation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional and radiographic results of DRFs treated with a palmar plating system regarding patient's quality of life. METHODS: This study reports a total number of 104 DRFs in 102 patients, operatively treated, over a 2-year period with a mean follow up time of 15.6 +/- 7.2 months The patient's average age was 59.9 +/- 18.0 years. The results were evaluated according to the scores of Gartland and Werley, Castaing and the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) outcome questionnaire. RESULTS: Ninety-three patients were evaluated at final examination. Excellent and good results were achieved for 92 (98.9%) patients according to score of Gartland and Werley and for 86 (92.5%) patients regarding the scoring system of Castaing. The DASH outcome questionnaire averaged 8.0 +/- 13.7 points. INTERPRETATION: This study shows, in a representative number of cases, that palmar plating of unstable fractures of the distal radius is a safe and effective treatment modality. Early surgical treatment results in optimal outcome regarding patient's quality of life.
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- Bone Plates -
- Female -
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- Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
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- radius fractures (distal)
- bone plates
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- quality of live