Effectiveness of Volar Plates in Treating Distal Radius Fractures
Author Information
Author(s): Bezirgan Uğur, Acar Erdinç, Yoğun Yener, Savran Merve Dursun, Keskin Ömer Halit, Armangil Mehmet
Primary Institution: Faculdade de Medicina, Ankara University
Hypothesis
To assess the efficacy of distal radius volar plates in cases involving dorsal fragments at the Ulnar Corner (UC) and Lister Tubercle (LT).
Conclusion
Volar plates are effective for treating intra-articular distal radius fractures, but displaced dorsal fragments can affect outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients achieved significant improvements in grip strength and range of motion post-surgery.
- 81.82% of patients had normal radiological parameters after treatment.
- Only 4 out of 22 UC fragments were fixed with screws, indicating challenges in securing dorsal fragments.
Takeaway
Doctors used special plates to fix broken bones in the wrist, and they found that while it usually works well, some broken pieces can still cause problems.
Methodology
A retrospective study analyzing patients with distal radius fractures treated with volar plates, excluding those with certain criteria.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the retrospective nature and exclusion of certain patient groups.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and focused on a homogenous group, limiting generalizability, and did not include patients with isolated UC or LT fragments.
Participant Demographics
17 males and 5 females, mean age 39.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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