Original Articles
Evaluation of Functional Outcome of Distal End of Radius Fractures Treated with Buttress Plating at a Tertiary Care Centre | |
Kurakula Nitin, Daruru Venkata Srinath, T Sharmila, Shaik MD Waseem Ahmed | |
Background: Fractures of the distal end of the radius are among the most common orthopaedic injuries, and treatment of these fractures has changed over the course of time. Plating allows direct restoration of the anatomy, stable internal fixation, a decreased period of immobilization, and early return of wrist function.Hence; the present study was conducted for assessing functional outcome of distal end of radius fractures treated with buttress plating. Materials &Methods: A total of 60 patients with presence of distal end of radius fracture were enrolled. The diagnosis was mainly based on clinical examination and was supported by radiological examination. All the patients with managed with buttress plating. Initially radiographs of the distal radius should consist of good posteroanterior and lateral views. The surgery was carried out under general anesthesia or brachial block after thorough preparation of the part. Follow-up was done and assessment of patients was done using demerit-point system of Gartland and Werley. Analysis was done using SPSS software. Results: Mean age of the patients was 52.3 years. Majority proportion of patients were males. Right side involvement occurred in 80 percent of the patients. Mean operative time was 78.1 minutes. In 70 percent of the patients, etiology of injury was road traffic accident. Excellent and good results were seen in 40 percent and 45 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion: Managing distal end of radius fractures with buttress plating is an excellent option. |
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