Dorsal plating versus volar plating with limited dorsal open reduction in the management of AO type C3 distal radius fractures with impacted articular fragments: A retrospective comparative study.
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of dorsal plating versus volar plating with limited dorsal open reduction in the management of AO type C3 distal radius fractures with impacted articular fragments.
Methods: Thirty patients who underwent dorsal plating (Group A) (14 females, 16 males; mean age = 56.8 ± 10.1 years) and 28 who underwent volar plating with limited dorsal open reduction (Group B) (12 females, 16 males; mean age = 55.6 ± 17.7 years) for type C3 distal radius fractures with impacted articular fragments between 2006 and 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The mean follow-up was 14.5 ± 3.2 months in group A and 13.2 ± 2.4 months in group B. The articular step-off, articular gap and joint penetration by screws on the computed tomography scans were used for radiologic evaluation. The functional outcomes were evaluated with range of motion, grip power, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, and Mayo wrist score.
Results: No significant difference was found in the step-off distance at 1 year after surgery between the two groups (P < 0.05). The ranges of extension, rotation, and radial and ulnar deviations did not differ between the groups. However, group B had a significantly higher range of flexion in the wrist joint than Group A (P = 0.010). The grip power, DASH score, and Mayo wrist score did not also differ between the groups. Implant removal owing to any discomfort at the operative site was performed in 15 patients (63%) in Group A and 7 patients (28%) in Group B.
Conclusion: Similar clinical results can be obtained by both dorsal plating and volar plating with limited dorsal open reduction in treating type C3 distal radius fractures with impacted articular fragments. However, volar plating with limited dorsal open reduction can provide better wrist flexion with a low incidence of complications associated with implantation.
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Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT) is an international, scientific, open access periodical published in accordance with independent, unbiased, and double-blinded peer-review principles. The journal is the official publication of the Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. It is published bimonthly in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The publication language of the journal is English.
The aim of the journal is to publish original studies of the highest scientific and clinical value in orthopedics, traumatology, and related disciplines. The scope of the journal includes but not limited to diagnostic, treatment, and prevention methods related to orthopedics and traumatology. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica publishes clinical and basic research articles, case reports, personal clinical and technical notes, systematic reviews and meta-analyses and letters to the Editor. Proceedings of scientific meetings are also considered for publication.
The target audience of the journal includes healthcare professionals, physicians, and researchers who are interested or working in orthopedics and traumatology field, and related disciplines.
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