Therapeutic effect of dual plate internal fixation through triceps approach for the treatment of type C3 fracture of distal radius

Abstract

To investigate clinical efficacy of dual plate internal fixation triceps through approach for the treatment of type C3 fracture of distal radius. Totally 21 patients with type C3 fracture of distal radius were retrospectively analyzed from December 2011 to June 2017. Among them, including 13 males and 8 females, aged from 15 to 68 years old with an average of (40.7±3.4) years old. The time from injury to operation ranged from 3 to days with an average of (5.0±1.2)days. Fracture healing and postoperative complications were observed, Mayo elbow joint performance score(MEPS) was used to evaluate recovery of elbow joint function, VAS score was used to evaluate relieve degree of pain at 3 months after operation. All patients were followed up for 8 to 24 months with an average of (14.0±2.6) months. The time of fracture healing ranged from 2.5 to 4.0 months with an average of(3.0±1.2) months without complications. Postoperative MEPS score at 3 months was 91.0±2.3, and 15 patients got excellent results, 4 good, and 2 moderate; VAS score was 1.95±0.34 at 3 months after operation. Dual plate internal fixation triceps through approach for the treatment of type C3 fracture of distal radius could provide satisfactory surgical field exposure, facilitate for reduction and internal fixation of joint fracture, could obtain good elbow joint function and is beneficial for early functional exercise.