Radial Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fracture.

Hand : Official Journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery
Sherif DabashMiguel Pirela-Cruz

Abstract

Background: A radial incision with radial plate fixation for distal radius fracture has historically been avoided due to its risk to the superficial branch of the radial nerve (SBRN). With careful technique, it is possible to avoid injury to the SBRN, thereby minimizing the soft tissue injury associated with other approaches. We compare subjective and objective functional outcomes of radial plate fixation surgeries that we performed with those of dorsal and volar plate fixation in current literature. Methods: Patients at a single center who underwent radial plate fixation for an AO type A or AO type B distal radius fracture between December 2006 and December 2014 were enrolled in the study. Postoperative grip strength and 3-digit pinch strength were measured systematically in the injured and uninjured wrists. Patients also completed a Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire to assess subjective outcomes. Results: Thirty-six patients met our inclusion criteria and had available medical records. Postoperative grip strength in the injured wrist was significantly lowered-68% compared with the uninjured wrist. After subgroup analysis of dominant and nondominant wrist injuries, there was no signific...Continue Reading

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