Treatment of Fractures of Distal End of Radius Using Ligamentotaxis: A Case Series

Abstract

Results: Assessed as per Demerit point system of Gartland and Werley (modified by Sarmiento 1975) for functional results and criteria for anatomical results by Sarmiento (1975)

Role of external fixator in surgical management of intra-articular distal radius fractures: Functional and radiological outcomes

“…Radiological evaluation at 6 months showed mean radial inclination of 19.3 o , mean volar tilt of 6 o and mean ulnar variance of -0.48 o . Our findings were comparable with Tontanahal et al [14] study and were within acceptable anatomical range. Of 25 cases, residual wrist pain was seen in 4 (16%) cases, most of which was mild and reproduced on exertion, it was not disabling as far as activities of daily living was concerned and rarely required analgesics.…”

“…Functional outcome did not differ across various age groups, didn't differ significantly between male and female group and was comparable in all AO fracture types. Average range of movements in our study was comparable with Cooney et al [12] and Tontanahal et al [14] studies and also were more than minimum requirements for daily activities. Union rate was 100% in our study by 3 months, also in study conducted by Tontanahal et al [14] .…”

“…Average range of movements in our study was comparable with Cooney et al [12] and Tontanahal et al [14] studies and also were more than minimum requirements for daily activities. Union rate was 100% in our study by 3 months, also in study conducted by Tontanahal et al [14] . Radiological evaluation at 6 months showed mean radial inclination of 19.3 o , mean volar tilt of 6 o and mean ulnar variance of -0.48 o .…”

“…Fair to Poor Cooney et al [12] (1979) 60 87% 13% Jakim I et al [13] 132 83% 17% Alam et al [9] 25 80% 20% Chilakamary et al [10] 26 88.5% 11.5% Tontanahal et al [14] 350 83.14% 16.84% Vishwanath et al [11] 50 86% 14% Present study 25 88% 12%…”