Treatment of distal radius fractures using a cemented K-wire frame.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This retrospective study included an alternative treatment for types A2, A3, and B1 distal radius fractures using percutaneous fixation with a cemented K-wire frame.

Methods

From January 2017 to January 2020, 78 patients with distal radius fractures were treated with percutaneous internal fixation using a cemented K-wire frame. There were 47 male patients and 31 female patients. The fractures were classified into types A2 (n = 10), A3 (n = 46), and B1 (n = 22). X-rays were taken immediately after surgery and after the bone had healed. Wrist function was assessed using the Mayo Wrist Score (90-100, excellent; 80-90, good; 60-80, satisfactory; < 60, poor). Patient satisfaction was assessed using the 10-cm visual analog scale.

Results

Neither fixation failure

SUBMITTER: Meng H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9208138 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature