External fixation for intra-articular fractures of the distal radius
- 1 March 1991
- journal article
- Published by British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
- Vol. 73-B (2) , 302-306
- https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.73b2.2005161
Abstract
In a prospective study of 132 patients with an average age of 35 years, unstable intra-articular fractures of the distal radius were treated by external fixator. Only 15 cases required limited open reduction. Follow-up was for a mean of 42 months. There were few complications and 83% of patients had good or excellent results. There was a statistically significant correlation between the severity of the fracture and the clinical outcome, irrespective of radiological restoration. Articular and soft-tissue damage following violent compressive forces may lead to a degree of functional impairment.Keywords
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