Using a Hook Plate for Ulnar Fractures
Author Information
Author(s): Mohamed I. Abulsoud, Elmarghany Mohammed, Zakaria Ahmed R., Alshal Ehab A., Moawad Mohamed, Elzahed Ehab A., Elhalawany Mohamed F., Kornah Bahaa A.
Primary Institution: Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
Hypothesis
The study investigates the outcomes of using a 2.7 mm semitubular hook plate for internal fixation of unstable metaphyseal ulnar fractures.
Conclusion
The 2.7 mm semitubular hook plate is effective for fixing unstable distal ulnar fractures, leading to good functional outcomes and minimal complications.
Supporting Evidence
- All fractures united with a mean duration of 9 weeks.
- 56.67% of patients had excellent outcomes.
- The mean DASH score was 9.3, indicating good functional recovery.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special plate to fix broken bones in the wrist, and it worked really well for most patients.
Methodology
This was a prospective case series involving 30 patients with unstable distal ulnar fractures, followed for 12 months post-surgery.
Limitations
The study lacked a control group for comparison and did not include older patients with osteoporotic fractures.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 45.3 years, with 60% males and 40% females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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