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Volume 13 Issue 7 (July) 2024

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Study to Evaluate the Correlation Between the Functional and Radiological Outcome in Intraarticular Fracture of Distal end Radius Treated by ORIF with Volar Plating
Dr. Abhinav Kishore, Dr. Sarosh Haidry, Dr. Nand Kumar

Background: Many techniques have been described for the treatment of patients with intraarticular distal radius fractures; however the main objective of all these techniques is to restore upper-limb function. The purpose of this prospective study is to evaluate the correlation between the functional and radiological outcome in intra articular fracture of distal end radius treated by ORIF with volar plating. Moreover, we have also evaluated the duration of fracture healing and associated complications. Methodology: This study was conducted on 30 patients who underwent surgery for intra articular fracture of distal end of radius. The patients of age 18 years of age and above, either sex with closed/open Gustilo Anderson grade 1 intra-articular fracture of distal end of radius were included in study. All patients were briefed about purpose of study and their written, valid, informed consent for surgery were taken. Results: In our study, the mean values for Radiological Findings were as follows: Radial length - 11.65 ± 1.83 mm, Radial Inclination - 20.60 ± 1.59 degrees, Volar tilt - 10.63 ± 1.19 degrees and Intra-articular step off - 0.12 ± 0.32 mm. In our study, the mean value for Functional Outcome were as follows:Dorsiflexion was 63.33 ± 9.13 degrees, Palmar flexion was 60.00 ± 8.09 degrees, Supination was 66.00 ± 7.24 degrees, Pronation was 65.33 ± 8.40 degrees, Radial deviation was 17.33 ± 3.88 degrees and Ulnar deviation 18.50 ± 2.67 degrees as compared with contralateral normal side. Mean duration of fracture union was noted as 9.2 weeks ranging from 8 to 12 weeks. Conclusion: In our study no significant correlation was observed between the radiological and functional outcome.

 
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