The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities

Introduction: Distal end radius fractures constitute 16-20% of all fractures. Extra-articular fractures are managed with closed reduction and casting, while intraarticular fractures require more invasive treatment due to instability and conservative treatment complications. Despite extensive resear...

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Main Authors: Mansi J Patel, Dhyey Baldha, Aaksh Nareshbhai Koladiya, Lalit Bambhaniya, Utkarsh Panchal, Tejas Jogi, Ishani Patel, Neel Bhavsar
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Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
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Dhyey Baldha
Aaksh Nareshbhai Koladiya
Lalit Bambhaniya
Utkarsh Panchal
Tejas Jogi
Ishani Patel
Neel Bhavsar
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Neel Bhavsar
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description Introduction: Distal end radius fractures constitute 16-20% of all fractures. Extra-articular fractures are managed with closed reduction and casting, while intraarticular fractures require more invasive treatment due to instability and conservative treatment complications. Despite extensive research, the optimal treatment for distal end radius fractures remains unclear, prompting ongoing comparative studies. Material and method:40 patients were treated and followed up for a period from 3 to 14 months. Each patient underwent detailed clinical and radiological examinations of the affected wrist, using AO Classification. Radiographs were routinely taken to evaluate extra-articular deformities and articular incongruences. Treatment decisions—plating, external fixation, or conservative management—were based on fracture type and patient physiology. Follow-ups occurred at various intervals, with assessments including hand grip strength comparison, radiographic measurements, and clinical evaluation of fracture union using Green and O’Brian scoring and Sarmiento radiological criteria Results: Our study included 40 patients with distal end radius fractures, averaging 40.625 years old. Treatment distribution was 8 patients with reduction cast/slab, 18 with external fixators, and 14 with plating. Plating showed 57.28% excellent, 28.57% good, and 14.28% fair outcomes. External fixators had 33.33% excellent, 33.33% good, 16.67% fair, and 16.67% poor outcomes. Conservative management had 25% excellent, 37.5% good, 25% fair, and 12.5% poor outcomes.   Conclusion: We concluded that Conservative management with a reduction pop slab/cast is suitable for extra-articular fractures in elderly patients. External fixation is effective for osteoporotic or comminuted fractures. Plating is recommended for intra-articular fractures in young patients. Keywords:distal end radius fracture,external fixator,volar plating,conservative management
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spelling doaj-art-219db692c90a4c269d4e77e46c49a2f52025-08-20T01:57:40ZengTehran University of Medical SciencesJournal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma2538-23302538-46002025-03-0111110.18502/jost.v11i1.18011The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various ModalitiesMansi J Patel0Dhyey Baldha1Aaksh Nareshbhai Koladiya2Lalit Bambhaniya3Utkarsh Panchal4Tejas Jogi5Ishani Patel6Neel Bhavsar7Ms Orthopaedics, Assistant Professor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaMs Orthopaedics, Senior Resident, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaSMT. NHL MEDICAL COLLEGE, AHMEDABADMs Orthopaedics,Resident doctor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaMs Orthopaedics,Resident doctor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaMs Orthopaedics,Resident doctor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaMs Orthopaedics, Associate Professor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , IndiaMs Orthopaedics, Professor, Department Of Orthopaedics, Smt Nhl Medical College, Ahmedabad , India Introduction: Distal end radius fractures constitute 16-20% of all fractures. Extra-articular fractures are managed with closed reduction and casting, while intraarticular fractures require more invasive treatment due to instability and conservative treatment complications. Despite extensive research, the optimal treatment for distal end radius fractures remains unclear, prompting ongoing comparative studies. Material and method:40 patients were treated and followed up for a period from 3 to 14 months. Each patient underwent detailed clinical and radiological examinations of the affected wrist, using AO Classification. Radiographs were routinely taken to evaluate extra-articular deformities and articular incongruences. Treatment decisions—plating, external fixation, or conservative management—were based on fracture type and patient physiology. Follow-ups occurred at various intervals, with assessments including hand grip strength comparison, radiographic measurements, and clinical evaluation of fracture union using Green and O’Brian scoring and Sarmiento radiological criteria Results: Our study included 40 patients with distal end radius fractures, averaging 40.625 years old. Treatment distribution was 8 patients with reduction cast/slab, 18 with external fixators, and 14 with plating. Plating showed 57.28% excellent, 28.57% good, and 14.28% fair outcomes. External fixators had 33.33% excellent, 33.33% good, 16.67% fair, and 16.67% poor outcomes. Conservative management had 25% excellent, 37.5% good, 25% fair, and 12.5% poor outcomes.   Conclusion: We concluded that Conservative management with a reduction pop slab/cast is suitable for extra-articular fractures in elderly patients. External fixation is effective for osteoporotic or comminuted fractures. Plating is recommended for intra-articular fractures in young patients. Keywords:distal end radius fracture,external fixator,volar plating,conservative management https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/605distal end radius fractureexternal fixatorvolar platingconservative management
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Dhyey Baldha
Aaksh Nareshbhai Koladiya
Lalit Bambhaniya
Utkarsh Panchal
Tejas Jogi
Ishani Patel
Neel Bhavsar
The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
Journal of Orthopedic and Spine Trauma
distal end radius fracture
external fixator
volar plating
conservative management
title The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
title_full The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
title_fullStr The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
title_full_unstemmed The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
title_short The Results of Management of Distal End Radius Fractures by Various Modalities
title_sort results of management of distal end radius fractures by various modalities
topic distal end radius fracture
external fixator
volar plating
conservative management
url https://jost.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jost/article/view/605
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