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Pages 8-12 (January - February 2009)
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Vol. 53. Issue 1.
Pages 8-12 (January - February 2009)
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Results of treating distal radial fractures with a volar plate
Resultados del tratamiento de las fracturas de radio distal con placa volar
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J. Vicent-Vera
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, R. Lax-Pérez, M.C. Sánchez, J.L. Díaz-Almodóvar
Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Castellón General Hospital, Castellón, Spain
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Purpose

To assess the results of treating distal radial fractures with a volar plate. Other aims were to evaluate the concordance between functional scales and the Castaing radiological score and carry out a multivariate analysis of the preoperative data in order to find out which data were most relevant for the final result.

Materials and methods

A retrospective study was performed of 31 patients with a distal radial fracture treated with a volar plate. Patients were analyzed on the basis of age, side involved, fracture pattern according to the Fernandez’ classification, and time-tosurgery. A functional evaluation was made using Gartland's scale as modified by Sarmiento, the modified Mayo Wrist Score, Castaing's functional scale and the DASH scale. In addition, a radiographic assessment was also carried out using Castaing's score and taking into account the occurrence of early and/or late complications.

Results

All fractures went on to heal. Most patients obtained excellent or good functional results on the different functional scales used. Mean DASH score was 10.92. We cannot claim that the results have been influenced by the type of fracture sustained. There was one case of secondary displacement in an osteoporotic patient.

Conclusions

Treatment of distal radial fractures by means of a volar plate is a safe alternative that permits an anatomic and stable reduction as well as early wrist mobility. Good functional and radiological results can be obtained with few complications.

Keywords:
Radial fracture
Wrist
Volar plate
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Objetivo

valorar el resultado de las fracturas de radio distal tratadas mediante placa volar. Como objetivos secundarios estaban comparar la concordancia entre escalas funcionales y la escala radiológica de Castaing y realizar un análisis multivariable de los datos preoperatorios para conocer cuáles eran relevantes en el resultado final.

Material y método

se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de 31 pacientes con fractura de radio distal tratada con placa volar. Se analizó a los pacientes en función de la edad, el lado afecto, el patrón de fractura según la clasificación de Fernández y la demora quirúrgica. Se realizó una evaluación funcional mediante la escala de Gartland modificada por Sarmiento, Mayo Wrist Score modificada, la escala funcional de Castaing y la escala DASH. También se realizó evaluación radiográfica con la escala de Castaing y se valoró si aparecieron o no complicaciones precoces y/o tardías.

Resultados

todas las fracturas consolidaron. La mayoría de los pacientes obtuvieron unos resultados funcionales excelentes o buenos en las distintas escalas de valoración funcional. La puntuación DASH promedio fue 10,92. No podemos afirmar que los resultados estén influidos por el tipo de fractura de los pacientes. Hubo un caso de desplazamiento secundario en una paciente osteoporótica.

Conclusiones

el tratamiento de las fracturas de radio distal mediante placa volar es una alternativa segura, que permite una reducción anatómica y estable, así como la movilización precoz de la muñeca, con buenos resultados funcionales y radiológicos con pocas complicaciones.

Palabras clave:
Fractura de radio
Muñeca
Placa volar
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