Abstract

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the functional outcome of both bone forearm fractures with locking compression plate.Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the department of orthopedics, MVJ Medical College and Research hospital, Bengaluru from June 2019 to January 2021. The patient’s age group ranging from 18-60 years with closed both bone forearm fractures treated with locking compression plate for radius and ulna. Post operatively patients were evaluated using the Criteria of Anderson et al.Results: A total of twenty patients were evaluated in our study of which there were 14 males and 6 females. Nineteen patients had complete fracture union and one patient had non-union. 17 patients showed excellent results, 2 patients had satisfactory results and 1 patient had a failure of the procedure.Conclusion: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of both bones forearm fracture with Locking Compression Plate is a safe and effective option in the fixation of closed both bone forearm fractures.

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