A study of correlation between radiological and functional outcome of distal radius fracture treated by various modalities

Abstract

Background: Distal radius fractures are one of the most common injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Functional outcome in these fractures depend on many factors. Our main aim was to study if good radiological outcome has any effect on functional outcome and to compare various modalities of treatment of fracture distal end radius Method: We retrospectively studied 120 patients. 30 cases were treated with conservative management & 30 cases with volar plating, percutaneous pinning and JESS fixator (Joshi’s External Stabilizing System). Results: Most of the patients were between 40-60 years (Mean 50.35 years). Most common mode of injury was RTA (50.3%), Right side was predominantly affected (60.3%) and most common fracture type was AO type C1. Mean pain score & Function score Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) were less among patients where radiological parameters were restored. Conclusion: From this study, we conclude that restoration of radiological parameters will help in good functional outcome in treatment of intra-articular and extra articular fractures of distal end of radius and volar plating has better results in radiological parameter restoration and functional outcome.