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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-8-13
pubmed:abstractText
Internal fixation of distal radius fractures often shows the problem of secondary dislocation due to dorsal comminution and osteoporosis. Although dorsal plating systems provide good stabilization, the intraoperative control of reduction is difficult in the comminuted area with high incidence for the need of cancellous bone graft. Occurrence of extensor tendon complications including tendonitis and rupture is not uncommon. The use of fixed angle devices by a palmar approach has demonstrated the advantage of better visualization and control at the fracture side. The subchondrale support of the articular surface by fixed angle pegs or screws prevents secondary dislocation allowing early mobilization. Better soft tissue coverage is associated with a low complication rate. 62 patients (average age 55 years) were treated with different fixed angel devices according to the fracture type and underwent retrospective evaluation with mean follow-up of 11 months (6-23 months). According to the AO Classification there were 3 A2, 24 A3, 7 B3, 14 C1, 9 C2 und 5 C3 fractures. The majority beside the B3 types and one C3 fracture were dorsally displaced. All of them showed healing without relevant secondary loss of reduction. Mean DASH score reached 19 points.
pubmed:language
ger
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0177-5537
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
107
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
460-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
[Palmar fixed angle plating systems for instable distal radius fractures].
pubmed:affiliation
Klinik für Handchirurgie, Rhön Klinikum, Bad Neustadt/Saale. h.krimmer@handchirurgie.de
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract