A prospective study of functional & radiological outcome of management of intra-articular distal radius fracture by plating

Abstract

Aim: To analyze prospectively the functional & radiological outcome of management of intra-articular distal radius fracture by plating Materials & Methods: About 30 adult patients with intra-articular distal radius fracture admitted to Government Mohan Kumaramangalam medical college hospital from May 2013 to February 2015 were included in this study. Post operatively patients were assessed using MAYO score.Follow up: All patients had regular follow up every 4 weeks until union occurred after which patients had follow up every 3 monthsResults: Low energy fractures in the elderly are linked to favourable functional outcomes, although there are several complicating factors. The morphological reduction of the distal radius articular surface and attaining good distal radio ulnar congruity with early mobilisation for early recovery are the important components of the treatment. According to the Mayo wrist score and other research, our study's 72% of VLCP patients had very good results.Conclusion: We conclude from our study Following the foregoing debate, it has been determined that the use of a volar plate and screw system for fracture fixation is a preferable way to keep fracture fragments from collapsing, even in severely comminuted, unstable, and osteoporotic bones. Patients who have an unstable, dorsally or vertically misplaced The radiographic result of the intraarticular radius fracture was excellent to good, when used with a volar locking plate with a fixed angle. However, further research is required to confirm our findings over time.