Functional Outcome of External fixator in Intra Articular Distal Radius Fractures
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Fractures involving the distal end of radius are one of the most common injuries encountered in Orthopaedics. 90% of these fractures were treated with closed reduction and cast application. The aim of this study is to assess the efficiency of external fixators in the management of intra articular fractures of distal end of radius. Materials and Method: Prospective study of forty patients with intra - articular fractures of the distal end of radius treated with external fixator from June 2013 to Dec 2015. All the patients were evaluated using x rays in posteroanterior and lateral views. The fractures were classified according to Frykman classification. All the cases were followed at an interval of 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months. The follow up ranged from 1 month to 6 month with an average of 3 months. The Demerit point system Gartland and Werly score was used to evaluate the end results. Results: We had excellent results in ten cases, good in twenty patients, fair in eight patients and poor in two. Conclusion: We conclude that in younger age group [<50], ligamentotaxis by external fixation consistently results in a favourable outcome in the management of intra -articular distal end of radius fractures.
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Ranjith Rajasekeran, Vignesh Jayabalan Surulivel, Ganesan Ganesan Ram
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