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Greenfield PT, Coble TJ, Bell JA, Calandruccio JH, Weller WJ. Surgical Considerations for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency in Upper Extremity Surgery. Orthop Clin North Am 2024; 55:355-362. [PMID: 38782507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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Fragility fractures as a result of osteoporosis, osteopenia, or vitamin D deficiency are some of the most common injuries encountered in orthopedics and require careful consideration when determining the appropriate management and treatment options. A thorough perioperative evaluation can identify causes of low bone mineral density allowing for initiation of appropriate therapy. Surgical treatment of these fractures can be difficult, and techniques should be employed to ensure stable fixation. It is important to understand the potential pitfalls associated with treatment of fragility fractures to prevent avoidable complications. Postoperative management is key to preventing future injuries in this unique patient population.
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- Paul T Greenfield
- Hand and Wrist Section of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 7887 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA
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- Hand and Wrist Section of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 7887 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA
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- Hand and Wrist Section of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 7887 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA
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- Hand and Wrist Section of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 7887 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA
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- Hand and Wrist Section of Orthopedic Clinics of North America, Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 7887 Wolf River Boulevard, Germantown, TN 38138, USA.
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Yang L, Wang S, Xu J, Deng C, Wang K, Li Q, Zhou H, Ruan H, Zhuang W. Clinical Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Fixation with Pre-Bent Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nails for the Treatment of Distal Radius Metaphyseal Diaphysis Junction Fractures in Children. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:3223-3230. [PMID: 37880202 PMCID: PMC10694001 DOI: 10.1111/os.13919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although mini-plate fixation is an attractive treatment option for distal radius metaphyseal diaphysis junction (DRMDJ) fractures in children, the benefits of minimally invasive fixation (MIF) with pre-bent elastic stable intramedullary nails (MIF) remain underexplored. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of MIF administration in children with DRMDJ fractures. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 40 patients with DRMDJ fractures who underwent MIF or mini-plate fixation from January 2016 to January 2021. Radiographic parameters, such as palmar inclination and ulnar deflection angle, were examined postoperatively to assess the anatomical reduction of the wrist joint. Clinical outcomes, including the range of wrist flexion and back extension, were examined to analyze the recovery of the wrist range of motion. Additionally, the Gartland-Werley scoring system was used to assess the recovery status of wrist function and healing condition. The student t-test and χ2 test were used to compare differences among groups. RESULTS All included patients successfully underwent the operation and were followed up for 12-24 months. Patients in the MIF group had a smaller surgical incision length (0.49 ± 0.06 cm) compared to those in the mini-plate fixation group (4.41 ± 0.73 cm) (t = 22.438, p = 0.000). Palmar inclination and ulnar deflection were within the normal range in patients of both groups, and the fractures were successfully anatomically reduced. Moreover, wrist flexion and back extension in the MIF group and mini-plate group were (72.50° ± 0.64° vs. 70.18° ± 0.56°) and (59.55° ± 1.75° vs. 60.04° ± 1.37°), and differences were statistically significant (t = 2.708, p = 0.010 and t = 0.885, p = 0.382, respectively). Furthermore, MIF treatment resulted in a higher proportion of excellent Gartland-Werley scores (94.44%) than mini-plate fixation (86.36%) (p = 0.390). In addition, one case in the mini-plate fixation group experienced re-fracture following the removal of the internal fixation, and the fracture healed after reduction and cast fixation. All patients achieved satisfactory bone healing without other complications. CONCLUSION Compared with mini-plate fixation, MIF has the advantages of small incision length, superior range of motion of thr wrist joint, and better maintenance of the physiological radian, providing a promising approach for clinical and surgical treatment of DRMDJ fractures.
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- Limeng Yang
- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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- Institute of Orthopaedics and TraumatologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine)HangzhouChina
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- Research Institute of OrthopaedicsThe Affiliated JiangNan Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineHangzhouChina
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Nwosu C, Rodriguez K, Zeng S, Klifto KM, Klifto CS, Ruch DS. Complications Following Volar Locking Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures in Adults: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials. J Hand Surg Am 2023; 48:861-874. [PMID: 37552141 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2023.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of postoperative complications following volar locking plate (VLP) fixation of distal radius fractures (DRFs). METHODS A search using keywords and subject headings to represent the concepts of volar plating and radius fractures was generated. Databases such as MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Elsevier), Scopus (Elsevier), and SPORTDiscus (EBSCO) were searched from inception to November 24, 2021, for randomized controlled trials that reported complications following DRF treated with VLP. Inclusion criteria were studies with adult patients (aged ≥18 years) randomized to VLP fixation without other concomitant surgical interventions, with a minimum follow-up of 3 months. Study sample characteristics and post-surgical complications were extracted. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool was used to evaluate quality of evidence. RESULTS Of the 4,059 articles identified using the search strategy, 1,778 titles/abstracts and 856 full-text articles were screened for inclusion, of which 35 articles were included for data extraction. Overall, 1,419 patients with a DRF were randomized to VLP fixation. The mean age was 60.3 years. The overall complication rate was 30.8% following VLP fixation, with 12.4% being major complications. The most common complications were median nerve-related (7.1%) and hardware removal (6.8%), secondary to other complications. Tenosynovitis was the most common tendon-related complication (3.4%). Other complications included complex regional pain syndrome (2.4%), malunion (1.3%), superficial wound infections (1.9%), and tendon rupture (1.3%). CONCLUSIONS A meta-analysis of high-quality studies that discuss the complications after VLP fixation for DRF showed an overall complication rate of 30.8%. VLP may be related to more hardware-related complications than those previously reported. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic II.
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- Chinemerem Nwosu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
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- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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"Spin" in Plastic Surgery Randomized Controlled Trials with Statistically Nonsignificant Primary Outcomes: A Systematic Review. Plast Reconstr Surg 2023; 151:506e-519e. [PMID: 36442055 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000009937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND "Spin" refers to a manipulation of language that implies benefit for an intervention when none may exist. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in other fields have been demonstrated to employ spin, which can mislead clinicians to use ineffective or unsafe interventions. This study's objective was to determine the strategies, severity, and extent of spin in plastic surgery RCTs with nonsignificant primary outcomes. METHODS A literature search of the top 15 plastic surgery journals using MEDLINE was performed (2000 through 2020). Parallel 1:1 RCTs with a clearly identified primary outcome showing statistically nonsignificant results ( P > 0.05) were included. Screening, data extraction, and spin analysis were performed by two independent reviewers. The spin analysis was then independently assessed in duplicate by two plastic surgery residents with graduate-level training in clinical epidemiology. RESULTS From 3497 studies identified, 92 RCTs were included in this study. Spin strategies were identified in 78 RCTs (85%), including 64 abstracts (70%) and 77 main texts (84%). Severity of spin was rated moderate or high in 43 abstract conclusions (47%) and 42 main text conclusions (46%). The most identified spin strategy in the abstract was claiming equivalence for statistically nonsignificant results (26%); in the main text, focusing on another objective (24%). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that 85% of statistically nonsignificant RCTs in plastic surgery employ spin. Readers of plastic surgery research should be aware of strategies, whether intentional or unintentional, used to manipulate language in reports of statistically nonsignificant RCTs when applying research findings to clinical practice.
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Van Oijen GW, Van Lieshout EMM, Reijnders MRL, Appalsamy A, Hagenaars T, Verhofstad MHJ. Treatment options in extra-articular distal radius fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:4333-4348. [PMID: 34009418 PMCID: PMC9712287 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01679-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE This systematic literature review aimed to make a detailed overview on the clinical and functional outcomes and to get insight into the possible superiority of a treatment method for extra-articular distal radius fractures. METHODS Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Google Scholar were searched for studies describing treatment results. Five treatment modalities were compared: plaster cast immobilization, K-wire fixation, volar plating, external fixation, and intramedullary fixation. RESULTS Out of 7,054 screened studies, 109 were included in the analysis. Overall complication rate ranged from 9% after plaster cast treatment to 18.5% after K-wire fixation. For radiographic outcomes, only volar tilt in the plaster cast group was lower than in the other groups. Apart from better grip strength after volar plating, no clear functional differences were found across treatment groups. CONCLUSION Current literature does not provide uniform evidence to prove superiority of a particular treatment method when looking at complications, re-interventions, and long-term functional outcomes.
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- Guido W. Van Oijen
- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- grid.5645.2000000040459992XTrauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Chen Z, Zhu Y, Zhang W, Eltagy H, Elerian S. Comparison of Intramedullary Nail and Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Cureus 2021; 13:e17972. [PMID: 34667661 PMCID: PMC8516498 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.17972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Operative intervention with a volar locking plate (VLP) is currently the gold standard for the fixation of distal radius fractures. Intramedullary nailing (IMN) of the distal radius is a novel technique that aims to reduce soft tissue complications due to a smaller surgical incision while maintaining the benefits of a rigid fracture fixation. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the functional, clinical, and radiological outcomes of all published randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing patient outcomes of VLP and IMN in distal radius fracture fixation. Three databases (Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library) were searched in July 2021. The inclusion criteria were RCTs comparing fixation of extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius with VLP or IMN and availability of full text in English. Children under the age of 18 were excluded. Seven trials with a total of 398 patients were included in this meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that there were improved short-term clinical outcomes favouring IMN, although there were no significant differences in terms of functional, radiological, and long-term clinical outcomes. Analysis showed that outcomes of IMN are comparable with VLP for fixation of extra-articular and simple intra-articular distal radius fractures. However, these results should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size. We recommend that further high-quality trials are required to establish the role of IMN in distal radius fixation.
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- Zehong Chen
- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Sandwell General Hospital, Birmingham, GBR
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, London, GBR
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, SGP
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Sandwell General Hospital, Birmingham, GBR
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Sandwell General Hospital, Birmingham, GBR
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Zago NN, Sande de Souza LAP, Kimura BG, Bertoncello D, Grecco MAS, Fernandes LFRM. Serious games therapy associated with conventional physical therapy intervention accelerated hand muscles strengthening and hand functioning after complex fracture of the wrist: A case report. J Hand Ther 2021; 33:580-586. [PMID: 30853255 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Revised: 10/26/2018] [Accepted: 11/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Case report. INTRODUCTION A severe wrist fracture can cause permanent physical disabilities and deformities, leading to limit patients in their occupation and social environment. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY We aim at presenting a treatment protocol and the functional outcome of a patient with severe clinical state after a rare wrist fracture. METHODS We provided physical therapy intervention associated with serious games for muscle strengthening. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION There was an increase in strengthening and a decrease in Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score and Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation scores. The International Classification of Functioning scores have changed from severe to light or to absent in many of the domains. CONCLUSION The use of serious games combined with a conventional physical therapy intervention played a fundamental role in recovery and return to work activities, and there was also an important recovery of general health condition.
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- Najara Nader Zago
- Control Motor and Biomechanical Laboratory, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Control Motor and Biomechanical Laboratory, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Control Motor and Biomechanical Laboratory, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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Chung KC, Kim HM, Malay S, Shauver MJ. Comparison of 24-Month Outcomes After Treatment for Distal Radius Fracture: The WRIST Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2112710. [PMID: 34137830 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.12710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common injuries among older adults and can result in substantial disability. Current evidence regarding long-term outcomes in older adults is scarce. OBJECTIVE To compare outcomes across treatment groups at 24 months among adults with DRFs who participated in the WRIST trial. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS The Wrist and Radius Injury Surgical Trial (WRIST) randomized, international, multicenter trial was conducted from April 1, 2012, through December 31, 2016. Participants were adults aged 60 years or older with isolated, unstable DRFs at 24 health systems in the US, Canada, and Singapore. Data analysis was performed from March 2019 to March 2021. INTERVENTIONS Participants were randomized to open reduction and volar locking plate system (VLPS), external fixation with or without supplementary pinning (EFP), and percutaneous pinning (CRPP). The remaining participants chose closed reduction and casting. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was the 24-month Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) summary score. Secondary outcomes were scores on the MHQ subdomains hand strength and wrist motion. RESULTS A total of 304 adults were recruited for the study, and 187 were randomized to undergo surgery, 65 to VLPS, 64 to EFP, and 58 to CRPP; 117 participants opted for closed reduction and casting. Assessments were completed at 24 months for 182 participants (160 women [87.9%]; mean [SD] age, 70.1 [8.5] years). Mean MHQ summary scores at 24 months were 88 (95% CI, 83-92) for VLPS, 83 (95% CI, 78-88) for EFP, 85 (95% CI, 79-90) for CRPP, and 85 (95% CI, 79-90) for casting, with no clinically meaningful difference across groups after adjusting for covariates (χ23 = 1.44; P = .70). Pain scores also did not differ across groups at 24 months (χ23 = 2.64; P = .45). MHQ summary scores changed from 82 (95% CI, 80-85) to 85 (95% CI, 83-88) (P = .12) between 12 and 24 months across groups. The rate of malunion was higher in the casting group (26 participants [59.1%]) than in the other groups (4 participants [8.0%] for VLPS, 8 participants [17.0%] for EFP, and 4 participants [9.8%] for CRPP; χ23 = 43.6; P < .001), but malunion was not associated with the 24-month outcome difference across groups. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The study did not find clinically meaningful patient-reported outcome differences 24 months after injury across treatment groups, with little change between 12 and 24 months. These findings suggest that long-term outcomes need not necessarily be considered in deciding between treatment options. Patient needs and recovery goals that fit to relative risks and benefits of each treatment type will be more valuable in treatment decision-making. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01589692.
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- Kevin C Chung
- Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
- Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Hand Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Center for Statistical Consulting and Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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- Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor
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Woolnough T, Axelrod D, Bozzo A, Koziarz A, Koziarz F, Oitment C, Gyemi L, Gormley J, Gouveia K, Johal H. What Is the Relative Effectiveness of the Various Surgical Treatment Options for Distal Radius Fractures? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:348-362. [PMID: 33165042 PMCID: PMC7899542 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many acceptable treatment options exist for distal radius fractures (DRFs); however, a simultaneous comparison of all methods is difficult using conventional study designs. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We performed a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on DRF treatment to answer the following questions: Compared with nonoperative treatment, (1) which intervention is associated with the best 1-year functional outcome? (2) Which intervention is associated with the lowest risk of overall complications? (3) Which intervention is associated with the lowest risk of complications requiring operation? METHODS Ten databases were searched from inception to July 25, 2019. Search and analysis reporting adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Included studies were English-language RCTs that assessed at least one surgical treatment arm for adult patients with displaced DRFs, with less than 20% loss to follow-up. We excluded RCTs reporting on patients with open fractures, extensive bone loss, or ipsilateral upper extremity polytrauma. Seventy RCTs (n = 4789 patients) were included. Treatments compared were the volar locking plate, bridging external fixation, nonbridging external fixation, dynamic external fixation, percutaneous pinning, intramedullary fixation, dorsal plating, fragment-specific plating, and nonoperative treatment. Subgroup analyses were conducted for intraarticular fractures, extraarticular fractures, and patients with an average age greater than 60 years. Mean (range) patient age was 59 years (56 to 63) and was similar across all treatment groups except for dynamic external fixation (44 years) and fragment-specific plating (47 years). Distribution of intraarticular and extraarticular fractures was approximately equal among the treatment groups other than that for intramedullary fixation (73% extraarticular), fragment-specific plating (66% intraarticular) [13, 70], and dorsal plating (100% intraarticular). Outcomes were the DASH score at 1 year, total complications, and reoperation. The minimum clinically important different (MCID) for the DASH score was set at 10 points. The analysis was performed using Bayesian methodology with random-effects models. Rank orders were generated using surface under the cumulative ranking curve values. Evidence quality was assessed using Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology. Most studies had a low risk of bias due to randomization and low rates of incomplete follow-up, unclear risk of bias due to selective reporting, and high risk of bias due to lack of patient and assessor blinding. Studies assessing bridging external fixation and/or nonoperative treatment arms had a higher overall risk of bias while studies with volar plating and/or percutaneous pinning treatment arms had a lower risk of bias. RESULTS Across all patients, there were no clinically important differences in terms of the DASH score at 1 year; although differences were found, all were less than the MCID of 10 points. Volar plating was ranked the highest for DASH score at 1 year (mean difference -7.34 [95% credible interval -11 to -3.7) while intramedullary fixation, with low-quality evidence, also showed improvement in DASH score (mean difference -7.75 [95% CI -14.6 to -0.56]). The subgroup analysis revealed that only locked volar plating was favored over nonoperative treatment for patients older than 60 years of age (mean difference -6.4 [95% CI -11 to -2.1]) and for those with intraarticular fractures (mean difference -8.4 [95% CI -15 to -2.0]). However, its clinical importance was uncertain as the MCID was not met. Among all patients, intramedullary fixation (odds ratio 0.09 [95% CI 0.02 to 0.84]) and locked volar plating (OR 0.14 [95% CI 0.05 to 0.39]) were associated with a lower complication risk compared with nonoperative treatment. For intraarticular fractures, volar plating was the only treatment associated with a lower risk of complications than nonoperative treatment (OR 0.021 [95% CI < 0.01 to 0.50]). For extraarticular fractures, only nonbridging external fixation was associated with a lower risk of complications than nonoperative treatment (OR 0.011 [95% CI < 0.01 to 0.65]), although the quality of evidence was low. Among all patients, the risk of complications requiring operation was lower with intramedullary fixation (OR 0.06 [95% CI < 0.01 to 0.85) than with nonoperative treatment, but no treatment was favored over nonoperative treatment when analyzed by subgroups. CONCLUSION We found no clinically important differences favoring any surgical treatment option with respect to 1-year functional outcome. However, relative to the other options, volar plating was associated with a lower complication risk, particularly in patients with intraarticular fractures, while nonbridging external fixation was associated with a lower complication risk in patients with extraarticular fractures. For patients older than 60 years of age, nonoperative treatment may still be the preferred option because there is no reliable evidence showing a consistent decrease in complications or complications requiring operation among the other treatment options. Particularly in this age group, the decision to expose patients to even a single surgery should be made with caution. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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- Taylor Woolnough
- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- T. Woolnough, L. Gyemi, J. Gormley, K. Gouveia, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- D. Axelrod, A. Bozzo, C. Oitment, H. Johal, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Bozzo, H. Johal, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- A. Koziarz, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- F. Koziarz, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Interventions for Distal Radius Fractures: A Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2019; 27:e596-e605. [PMID: 31232797 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-18-00424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The distal radius is the second most commonly fractured bone in the elderly population. Several approaches for management exist including both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Evidence for alternative approaches remains inconclusive and often conflicting. METHODS Electronic database searches were conducted to identify randomized trials that (1) enrolled adults with a distal radius fracture; (2) compared external fixation, intramedullary nailing, K-wires, plaster casting (PC), or plate fixation (PF) to one of the other treatments listed; and (3) reported on a functional outcome that categorized patients as "excellent" and "good" or reported fracture healing complication (loss of reduction, malunion, delayed union, nonunion, and refracture). Data were synthesized using a Bayesian network meta-analysis. Odds ratios (ORs) with 95% credible intervals (CrIs) using a random-effects model were calculated. RESULTS Thirty-eight trials were included. Total sample sizes ranged from 30 to 461 patients. Although no differences were noted between treatments at 3 months, PF was ranked the highest for improving functional outcomes at 6 and 12 months, and it demonstrated a statistically significant difference compared with PC at 12 months (OR = 4.27; 95% CrI, 1.07 to 15.12). For reduction in fracture healing complications, PF was ranked the highest again, showing significantly more favorable results relative to the four other interventions: OR = 0.25 (95% CrI, 0.07 to 0.86) versus external fixation, OR = 0.09 (95% CrI, 0.02 to 0.36) versus K-wire, OR = 0.01 (95% CrI, 0.00 to 0.03) versus PC, and OR = 0.00 (95% CrI, 0.00 to 0.35) versus intramedullary nailing. CONCLUSIONS A network meta-analysis of randomized trials revealed that open reduction and internal fixation with a plate offers the best results for adult patients with a distal radius fracture, in terms of early and sustained functional recovery and a reduction in fracture healing complications. Determining whether one approach to PF or plate design is superior requires further study.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To provide an overview of emerging fixation constructs and materials used in the operative management of distal radius fractures. RECENT FINDINGS The indications, advantages, and disadvantages of relatively new implants and devices used to treat distal radius fractures are discussed. These include the intramedullary nail, intramedullary cage, radiolucent volar locking plate, distal radius hemiarthroplasty, and bone graft substitutes. The spectrum of distal radius fracture patterns may make it impossible to depend on a single device for fixation, and surgeons managing distal radius fractures should be adept at using various surgical approaches, techniques, and hardware systems. Additional studies demonstrating the cost-effectiveness, biomechanical properties, and clinical outcomes will be useful in determining the utility of the described techniques.
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- Abdo Bachoura
- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 834 Chestnut Street, G114, Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
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- Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1203 Langhorne-Newtown Road, Suite 335, Langhorne, PA 19047 USA
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Alter TH, Sandrowski K, Gallant G, Kwok M, Ilyas AM. Complications of Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review. J Wrist Surg 2019; 8:255-262. [PMID: 31192050 PMCID: PMC6546498 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1667304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Background In recent years, there has been an increased utilization of volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures (DRFs). However, reported long-term complication rates with this technique remain unclear. Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the pooled incidence of complications associated with volar locking plating of DRF. Methods A search of the Scopus database was performed from 2006 through 2016. Studies were considered eligible if they had a diagnosis of a DRF and were treated with a volar locking plate with an average of 12 months or longer follow-up. Results The literature search yielded 633 citations, with 55 eligible for inclusion in the review (total n = 3,911). An overall complication rate of 15% was identified, with 5% representing major complications requiring reoperation. The most common complication types identified included nerve dysfunction (5.7%), tendon injury (3.5%), and hardware-related issues (1.6%). Conclusion Nerve complications were reportedly higher than tendon and hardware-related complications combined. However, despite varying complication rates in the literature, this systematic review reveals an overall low complication rate associated with volar locking plating of DRF.
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- Todd H. Alter
- Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Rothman Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Rothman Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Rothman Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Rothman Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Hand and Wrist Surgery, Rothman Institute at the Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Minimally invasive internal fixation for extra-articular distal radius fracture: Comparison between volar plate and intramedullary nail. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:409-415. [PMID: 30711303 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There are numerous internal fixation techniques for distal radius fracture, using pins, plates or nails. Some authors have developed minimally invasive procedures. The aim of the present study was to compare two minimally invasive internal fixation techniques for unstable extra-articular distal radius fracture in women over 50 years of age: volar plate (minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis: MIPO), and intramedullary nail. HYPOTHESES The main study hypothesis was that the incision scar left by minimally invasive internal fixation is smaller using MIPO than an intramedullary nail. The secondary hypotheses were that the two techniques do not differ in terms of pain, functional score, strength, range of motion and radiologic indices. MATERIAL AND METHOD The series comprised nineteen A2.2 and one A2.1 fractures in 20 female patients with a mean age of 72 years. The first 10 (group 1) received minimally invasive internal fixation of the distal radius by MIPO, and the other 10 (group 2) by intramedullary nail locked onto the distal radius epiphysis and diaphysis. RESULTS The main study hypothesis was confirmed: the incision scar left by minimally invasive internal fixation was smaller using MIPO than an intramedullary nail (mean, 14.3mm vs. 32.8mm). Some of the secondary hypotheses were also confirmed: there were no differences between the two techniques in terms of pain at 6 months, QuickDASH, PRWE (Patient-Reported Wrist Evaluation), range of motion or ulnar variance; two were not confirmed: pain at 6 weeks was less with intramedullary nails, and palmar slope was better with MIPO. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The main study hypothesis was confirmed: the incision scar left by minimally invasive internal fixation was smaller using MIPO than an intramedullary nail. In conclusion, the present findings showed that internal fixation of unstable extra-articular fracture in over 50-year-olds gave better clinical results at 6 weeks using an intramedullary nail, while MIPO required smaller incision. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, retrospective study.
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Reporting Time Horizons in Randomized Controlled Trials in Plastic Surgery. Plast Reconstr Surg 2018; 142:947e-957e. [DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Wang J, Lu Y, Cui Y, Wei X, Sun J. Is volar locking plate superior to external fixation for distal radius fractures? A comprehensive meta-analysis. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2018; 52:334-342. [PMID: 30497657 PMCID: PMC6204453 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2018.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective The aim of this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and retrospective cohort studies (CS) regarding the use of volar locking plate (VLP) and external fixation (EF) in distal radius fractures was to determine whether there was any evidence that one treatment was superior to the other. Methods The meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Electrical databases (PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane library) were retrieved to find RCTs and CSs met the eligibility criteria. Two reviewers screened the studies, extracted the data and evaluated the methodological quality, and performed data analysis with RevMan 5.1. The publication bias was test by Stata 14.0. The Begg's and Egger's test were performed by Stata 14.0. The quality of evidence was graded according to the criteria of GRADE. We ultimately included ten RCTs and eleven CSs. Results A total of 1590 subjects were reported. Publication bias was detected by funnel plot in RCTs. VLP could provide better results such as DASH scores (RCT: MD = −6.12, 95%CI = −12.07–0.17; CS: MD = −6.43, 95%CI = −12.53–0.3), ulnar variance (RCT: MD = −0.81, 95%CI = −1.25–0.37) and infection rate (RCT: RR = 0.25, 95%CI = 0.10–0.65; CS: RR = 0.15, 95%CI = 0.06–0.40). There were no significant differences for G-W scores, VAS and grip strength between the VLP group and EF group. There was significantly greater loss of volar tilt (P = 0.01) and radial inclination (P = 0.02) in patients receiving EF, basing on the CSs. Conclusions VLP could provide better results, such as DASH scores, ulnar variance, volar tilt, radial inclination and infection rate. The use of VLP appear to be associated with better results of ROM (flexion, pronation, supination and radial deviation), radiographic parameters (volar tilt and radial inclination) and lower total complication rate and CRPS rate in CSs. Level of evidence Level 1, Therapeutic study.
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Medlock G, Smith M, Johnstone AJ. Combined Volar and Dorsal Approach for Fixation of Comminuted Intra-Articular Distal Radial Fractures. J Wrist Surg 2018; 7:219-226. [PMID: 29922498 PMCID: PMC6005777 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1612593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 11/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Purpose Multifragmentary intra-articular fractures displaced in multiple planes are a challenge. We use a reproducible technique of fracture and articular reduction using an initial volar approach targeting reduction in the volar lunate facet first with plate and unicortical locking screws. This creates a template for reduction in dorsal fragments through a dorsal approach. Our study investigated the radiological, clinical, and functional outcomes of patients treated with this technique. Materials and Methods We reviewed the postoperative radiographs and notes of 18 patients that had this method of fixation between the years 2008 and 2015, the mean age being 43. These patients were reviewed functionally on average 2 years and 3 months following their definitive operation. Results Normal alignment and length to the distal radius were restored with on average a 0.6 mm articular step. The average range of motion was 64% and preservation of grip strength was 71% compared with the uninjured wrist. Functional assessment averages were 29 for both the quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and for Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation. The modified system of Green and O'Brien had results of good in 10, fair in 7, and poor in 1. With respect to the Gartland and Werley system, three patients had an excellent result, four had a good result, six had a fair result, and five had a poor result. The mean arthritic grading was 1 (grading 0-3) according to Knirk and Jupiter. Conclusion This reproducible technique provides an option for these devastating fractures providing a functioning wrist with all of the patients returning to their original form of employment.
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Calbiyik M. Fixation of unstable distal radius fractures by using expandable Intramedullary nailing system in adult patients. Pak J Med Sci 2018; 34:198-203. [PMID: 29643907 PMCID: PMC5857012 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.341.14239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective To present our experience on intramedullary nailing device Sonoma Wrx (Sonoma Orthopedic Products Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, USA) used for internal fixation of extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius fractures in adult population. Methods This study was conducted from February 2011 to October 2016. A total of 48 patients (mean age 47.3±5.6 years, 35.4% females) with distal radius fracture, who underwent intramedullary distal radius fixation by using Sonoma Wrx were included in this retrospective study. Clinical outcome measures (range of motion [ROM], visual analog scale [VAS]), functional outcomes (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand [DASH] score and Gartland-Werley score), radiographic scores (Stewart score) and parameters (radial inclination, volar tilt, radial height, radio-ulnar variance) and complications were evaluated. Results The total surgery time was 24.3±2.3 minutes. Patients were followed up for 24.7±3.4 weeks. Complete fracture union was obtained at 5.5±0.9 weeks. The postoperative low VAS pain score (1.6±0.93) and high ROM values (76.7° for extension, 78.5° for supination, 80.1° for flexion, and 82.3° for pronation) indicated a very good clinical outcome. DASH score of 8.3±1.5 and Gartland-Werley score of 2.8±4.1 showed good functional outcome. The radiographic Stewart score was 1.0±1.2. Radial inclination, volar tilt, and radial height significantly increased (p<0.001), and radio-ulnar variance decreased (p=0.001) with surgery. No postoperative complication was recorded in 40 patients (83.3%). Conclusions Sonoma Wrx, which is an expansible intramedullary elastic locking distal radius nail, offers a good alternative technique for internal fixation of unstable distal radius fractures with the advantage of minimum soft-tissue dissection and related postoperative complications.
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- Murat Calbiyik
- Murat Calbiyik, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Hitit University, Faculty of Medicine, Corum, Turkey
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Wakasugi T, Shirasaka R, Kawauchi T, Fujita K, Okawa A. Complications of Intramedullary Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Retrospective Analysis Using McKay's Complication Checklist. J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2018; 23:71-75. [PMID: 29409407 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835518500091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intramedullary fixation for distal radius fractures is reported to be free of hardware irritation and less invasive than other fixation methods. Some specific complications associated with intramedullary fixation, such as radial nerve sensory neuritis, have been reported, but no study has focused on the complication rates of intramedullary fixation for distal radius fractures in the elderly population. Furthermore, no studies have analyzed common complications, such as carpal tunnel syndrome and flexor tenosynovitis including trigger finger, among patients with distal radius fractures treated by intramedullary fixation based on a comprehensive complication checklist. METHODS We reviewed the medical records of 52 elderly patients with distal radius fractures treated with intramedullary nail fixation. We investigated the postoperative complications in these patients using McKay's complication checklist. RESULTS 5 patients experienced radial nerve sensory disorder, and one patients developed carpal tunnel syndrome. All neurological symptoms resolved spontaneously, and these neurological complications were categorized as mild. Further, 3 patients developed trigger finger at the A1 pulley and needed triamcinolone injections for symptomatic relief. There were no tendinous complications around the implanted hardware. All tendinous complications were categorized as moderate complications and resolved with steroid injection therapy. Among skeletal complications, 1 case of postoperative volar displacement resolved with good functional outcome without the need for corrective osteotomy. This was considered a mild complication. The total complication rate was 19.2%. All complications were categorized as mild or moderate, and no patients experienced severe complications that needed further surgery such as hardware removal. CONCLUSIONS Intramedullary fixation for distal radius fractures was free from tendinous complications such as tenosynovitis and tendon ruptures around the implant, which are frequently caused by volar locking plate fixation. However, this less invasive technique could not avoid common complications such as trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome associated with distal radius fractures.
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- Takuma Wakasugi
- * Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- * Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- * Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tsuchiura Kyodo Hospital, Ibaraki, Japan
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- † Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- † Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Johnston GHF, Stewart SA. Intrarater Reliability of Range of Motion Measurements of the Uninjured Wrist in Women After Distal Radius Fracture. J Hand Surg Am 2018; 43:1-7. [PMID: 29032873 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.08.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Revised: 07/02/2017] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the intrarater reliability of serial wrist and forearm range of motion (ROM) measurements of the uninjured limb, by 1 evaluator using a standardized technique of measurement, in women who have sustained a distal radius fracture. METHODS From December 2007 to December 2014, skeletally mature women who had sustained an isolated distal radius fracture routinely had sequential measurements of wrist extension and flexion as well as forearm supination and pronation in both their injured and their uninjured limbs, at a minimum of 3-week intervals. The senior author (G.H.F.J.) used a standardized technique of measurement of ROM throughout this period, and these data related to the uninjured wrist and forearm were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Of 508 women who had a distal radius fracture, 506 had the measurements made of the uninjured wrist and forearm on 2, 300 on 3, and 128 on 4 separate occasions. The average age of the women was 61 years, with a range from 16 to 94 years. The intraclass correlation coefficients between measurements over time for extension, flexion, and supination measurements were 0.71, 0.63, 0.68, respectively, and 0.47 for pronation. The intraclass correlation coefficient varied according to patient age, but without specific progression in any age group for any ROM. Extension, flexion, and supination decreased significantly as age increased, whereas forearm pronation did not. CONCLUSIONS Measurement of wrist and forearm motion of the uninjured limb can be reliably reproduced by a single rater, most so for extension, flexion, and supination, and less so for pronation. Interrater reliability assessment remains to be evaluated. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Given the intrarater reliability of wrist and forearm motion measurement, the opposite (uninjured) wrist probably represents a useful reference metric for motion restoration for recovery from injury to the opposite limb.
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- Geoffrey H F Johnston
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Stinton SB, Graham PL, Moloney NA, Maclachlan LR, Edgar DW, Pappas E. Longitudinal recovery following distal radial fractures managed with volar plate fixation. Bone Joint J 2017; 99-B:1665-1676. [PMID: 29212691 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.99b12.bjj-2017-0348.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIMS To synthesise the literature and perform a meta-analysis detailing the longitudinal recovery in the first two years following a distal radius fracture (DRF) managed with volar plate fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three databases were searched to identify relevant articles. Following eligibility screening and quality assessment, data were extracted and outcomes were assimilated at the post-operative time points of interest. A state-of-the-art longitudinal mixed-effects meta-analysis model was employed to analyse the data. RESULTS The search identified 5698 articles, of which 46 study reports met the selection criteria. High levels of disability and impairment were reported in the immediate post-operative period with subsequently a rapid initial improvement followed by more gradual improvement for up to one year. The results highlight that the period associated with the greatest physical recovery is in the first three months and suggest that the endpoint of treatment outcomes is best measured at one year post-surgery. CONCLUSION Clinically meaningful improvements in outcomes can be expected for 12 months, after which progress plateaus and reaches normal values. This paper adopted a novel approach to meta-analyses in that the research question was of a longitudinal nature, which required a unique method of statistical analysis. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2017;99-B:1665-76.
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- S B Stinton
- Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Group, The University of Sydney, 75 East St, O204, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia, and Westmead Private Physiotherapy Services, 16 Mons Rd, Westmead NSW 2145, Australia
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- Macquarie University, 12 Wally's Walk, Building E7A, Level 6, Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia
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- Macquarie University, 75 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
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- Fiona Stanley Hospital, Fiona Wood Foundation and The University of Notre Dame Australia, 11 Robin Warren Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia, Fiona Wood Foundation, 102-118 Murdoch Drive, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia, and The University of Notre Dame Australia, 19 Mouat Street, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
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- Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research Group, The University of Sydney, 75 East St, O204, Lidcombe NSW 2141, Australia
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A systematic review of volar locking plate removal after distal radius fracture. Injury 2017; 48:2650-2656. [PMID: 29031822 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Indication of volar locking plate (VLP) removal after bony healing of distal radius fracture (DRF) is controversial. Studies with various range of removal rate were reported. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the frequency and the reasons of hardware removal over the world. We hypothesized that more frequent VLP removal contribute to better clinical outcomes. METHODS The authors searched all available literature in the PubMed and EMBASE databases for articles reporting on outcomes of treatment using VLP for DRF. Data collection included hardware removal rate, complication rate, clinical and radiological outcomes. We analyzed correlation between hardware removal rate with clinical and radiological outcomes. RESULTS A total of 3472 articles were screened, yielding 52 studies for final review. The mean hardware removal rate was 9%, ranging from 0 to 100%. The mean removal rate in studies from France, Norway, Japan, and Belgium was as high as 19%. The mean removal rate in studies from the US was low (3%). The most frequent reasons for extraction were routine removal (22%), tendon irritation or tenosynovitis (14%), hardware problem (14%), and patient' request (13%). Although routine removal and patient' request were not counted as complication, correlation between removal rate with complication rate was strong (rho=0.64, p<0.001). Correlations between clinical and radiological outcomes were week except for volar tilt (rho=-0.42, p=0.009). CONCLUSIONS There was a diversity of removal rate and reasons in the studies over the world. High frequent VLP removal did not contribute to better clinical outcomes.
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Zhang B, Chang H, Yu K, Bai J, Tian D, Zhang G, Shao X, Zhang Y. Intramedullary nail versus volar locking plate fixation for the treatment of extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2017; 41:2161-2169. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3460-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2016] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Alluri RK, Hill JR, Ghiassi A. Distal Radius Fractures: Approaches, Indications, and Techniques. J Hand Surg Am 2016; 41:845-54. [PMID: 27342171 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2016.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Distal radius fractures remain among the most common fractures of the upper extremity. The indications for operative management continue to evolve based on outcomes from the most recent clinical studies. Advancements over the past decade have expanded the variety of fixation options available; however, the clinical superiority of a particular treatment modality remains without consensus. Each approach requires the use of unique surgical techniques, and the choice of a particular implant system should be based on the surgeon's familiarity with the implant design and its limitations. As our understanding of the management of distal radius fractures improves, so will our indications for each specific treatment modality.
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- Ram K Alluri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
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Wang J, Zhang L, Ma J, Yang Y, Jia H, Ma X. Is intramedullary nailing better than the use of volar locking plates for fractures of the distal radius? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2016; 41:543-52. [PMID: 26858306 DOI: 10.1177/1753193415625606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials that compared the use of intramedullary nails and volar locking plates in distal radial fractures. PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Collaboration Central database were used to find randomized controlled trials that met the eligibility criteria. Two reviewers screened the studies, extracted the data, evaluated the methodological quality and analysed the data with RevMan 5.1 software. No statistically significant differences were detected in the disability of the arm, shoulder and hand and the Gartland and Werley scores, radiographic parameters, wrist range of motion, grip strength, total complication rate and incidence of tendon rupture between the two groups. However, carpal tunnel syndrome occurred less often after intramedullary nailing. The two fixation methods achieved equal clinical, functional and radiological outcomes for primary fixation of the indicated types of distal radial fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic/LevelI.
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- J Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics Institute, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Health Management Center, Beichen Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Institute, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Institute, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Institute, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Institute, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, China
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Horst TA, Jupiter JB. Stabilisation of distal radius fractures: Lessons learned and future directions. Injury 2016; 47:313-9. [PMID: 26553426 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Our understanding of the diagnosis and management of distal radius fractures has been a long developed over centuries. There has been a shift in treatment of these very common injuries from closed reduction and casting to internal fixation. The answer to the best method of treatment has yet to be found. Today, we have a multitude of treatment options available with varying degrees of evidence to support their use. This review helps to illustrate the lessons we have learned and future directions for treatment.
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- Taylor A Horst
- Division of Hand Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States.
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Alluri R, Longacre M, Pannell W, Stevanovic M, Ghiassi A. Volar, Intramedullary, and Percutaneous Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures. J Wrist Surg 2015; 4:292-300. [PMID: 26649262 PMCID: PMC4626231 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1565926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Background The management of extra-articular distal radius fractures is highly variable, with no clear consensus regarding their optimal management. Purpose To assess comparatively the biomechanical stability of Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation, volar plating, and intramedullary nailing for unstable, extra-articular distal radius fractures with both (1) constant and (2) cyclical axial compression, simulating forces experienced during early postoperative rehabilitation. Methods Twenty-six volar locking plate, intramedullary nail, and K-wire bone-implant constructs were biomechanically assessed using an unstable extra-articular distal radius bone model. Bone implant models were created for each type of construct. Three samples from each construct underwent compressive axial loading until fixation failure. The remaining samples from each construct underwent fatigue testing with a 50-N force for 2,000 cycles followed by repeat compressive axial loading until fixation failure. Results Axial loading revealed the volar plate was significantly stiffer than the intramedullary nail and K-wire constructs. Both the volar plate and intramedullary nail required greater than 300 N of force for fixation failure, while the K-wire construct failed at less than 150 N. Both the volar plate and intramedullary nail demonstrated less than 1 mm of displacement during cyclic loading, while the K-wire construct displaced greater than 3 mm. Postfatigue testing demonstrated the volar plate was stiffer than the intramedullary nail and K-wire constructs, and both the volar plate and intramedullary nail required greater than 300 N of force for fixation failure while the K-wire construct failed at less than 150 N. Conclusions Volar plating of unstable extra-articular distal radius fractures is biomechanically stiffer than K-wire and intramedullary fixation. Both the volar plate and intramedullary nail demonstrated the necessary stability and stiffness to maintain anatomic reduction during the postoperative rehabilitation period. Clinical Relevance Both the volar plate and intramedullary nail demonstrated the necessary biomechanical stability to maintain postoperative reduction in extra-articular distal radius fractures, warranting further clinical comparison.
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- Ram Alluri
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck Medical Center of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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Safdari M, Koohestani MM. Comparing the effect of volar plate fixators and external fixators on outcome of patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures: A clinical trial. Electron Physician 2015; 7:1085-91. [PMID: 26120419 PMCID: PMC4477770 DOI: 10.14661/2015.1085-1091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are much more prone to malunion than unstable extra-articular fractures. There is no clear consensus concerning what the proper treatment should be, and the best approach to use for displaced DRFs remains challenging. OBJECTIVE To compare the effect of two different therapeutic surgical methods, i.e., volar plate fixators and external fixators, on outcomes of patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures. METHODS From May 2010 to November 2014, 76 subjects who had experienced intra-articular fractures of the distal radius were enrolled in this double-blind, randomized, controlled trial in Imam Ali Hospital in Bojnourd, Iran. The patients were divided into two groups, i.e., 1) patients who were treated with internal fixation using the volar plate (group A) and 2) patients who were treated with external fixators (group B). The primary outcome was a composite measure of the patient's quality of life using three different scores, i.e., 1) the MAYO score, 2) Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH (score, and 3) the Short Form (36) (SF-36) Health Survey score. RESULTS A total of 76 patients were allocated randomly to groups A and B. The mean ages for external fixator cases and volar plate cases were 51.7 and 46.3, respectively. No significant age distribution was seen between the two groups (p=0.348). Gender distribution between the two groups was not significantly different (p=0.022). Grip power was significantly different between the two groups, but no significant differences were detected in range of motion (p=0.008, p=0.367, respectively). The MAYO score was significantly higher in the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) group, and, according to the SF-36 test, the ORIF group also a higher level of general mental and physical health, social functioning, and personal physical functioning than the other group. However, postoperatively, the mental discomfort and physical discomfort were more prevalent in the external fixator group. The DASH score was not significantly different between the two groups (p=0.124). CONCLUSIONS ORIF and its subtitle, volar plate fixation, is a more preferred surgical procedure than the external fixator for the treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures. This conclusion is important when one considers cost-effectiveness and an earlier return to work. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial is registered at the Thai Clinical Trial Registry (clinicaltrials.in.th) with the TCR identification number TCTR20150609002. FUNDING The authors received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.
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- Mohammadreza Safdari
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences, Imam Ali Hospital, Bojnourd, Iran
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