The Limited Dynamic Compression Plate Fixation In Acute Diaphyseal Fractures Of The Radius And Ulna – A Prospective Study

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the results of diaphyseal fractures of forearm bones treated by limited contact dynamic compression plating. Materials and methods: Twenty five patients with displaced diaphyseal fractures (closed and type1 compound) of forearm bones, both radius and ulna were managed by open reduction and internal fixation with limited contact dynamic compression plating (LC-DCP) from June 2003 to December 2005 with an average follow up of 18 months. There were 20 males and 5 females with a mean age of 32.9 years. The average interval from injury to surgery in our series was 5.8 days (3-16days). Road traffic accident was the most common mode of injury (64%). Pathological fractures were excluded. Average time of union was 13.6 weeks, 1 fracture united at the end of 28 weeks. Results: Complete radiological and