Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Articles

Comparison of Operative Management in Distal Radius Fractures Using 3.5 mm Versus 2.4 mm Volar Locking Compression Plates: Sung Sik Ha, Tae Ho Kim, Ki Do Hong, Jae Chun Sim, Jong Hyun Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2011;24(2):156-162. Published online April 30, 2011; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.2.156

PURPOSE
To evaluate clinical and radiological results using 3.5 mm & 2.4 mm volar locking compression plate (LCP) in distal radius fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study reviewed the results of 115 cases of distal radius fractures treated with 3.5 mm volar LCP (73 cases) & 2.4 mm volar LCP (42 cases) from September 2003 to June 2009. The radiographic results were evaluated by radiographic assessment, and the clinical results were evaluated by Knirk and Jupiter's criteria, Modified Mayo wrist scoring system and DASH score.
RESULTS
Radiological evaluation of the radial length, radial inclination, volar tilt and intraarticular step off were improved both 3.5 mm volar LCP and 2.4 mm volar LCP. Nine cases of arthritis occured in 3.5 mm volar LCP and 7 cases in 2.4 mm volar by using the Knirk and Jupiter's criteria. The mean score evaluated by Modified Mayo was 86.7 in 3.5 mm volar LCP and 84.8 in 2.4 mm volar LCP. DASH score was 11.2 point in 3.5 mm volar LCP, 10.9 point in 2.4 mm volar LCP. All cases showed bone union showing no evidence of malunion, nounion, nor metal failure.
CONCLUSION
Distal radius fractures treated with 3.5 mm volar LCP and 2.4 mm volar LCP show satisfying radiological and clinical outcome.

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Treatment of Fractures of the Distal Radius Using Variable-Angle Volar Locking Plate
Jae-Cheon Sim, Sung-Sik Ha, Ki-Do Hong, Tae-Ho Kim, Min-Chul Sung
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2015; 28(1): 46. CrossRef
Functional Outcomes of Percutaneous K-Wire Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures with or without Osteoporosis
Ki-Chan An, Gyu-Min Kong, Jang-Seok Choi, Hi-Chul Gwak, Joo-Yong Kim, Sung-Yub Jin
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2013; 26(4): 248. CrossRef

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Short Term Results of Operative Management with 2.4 mm Volar Locking Compression Plates in Distal Radius Fractures: Ki Chul Park, Chang Hun Lee; J Korean Fract Soc 2009;22(4):264-269. Published online October 31, 2009; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.4.264

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PURPOSE
To evaluate the short term outcome of internal fixation using 2.4 mm volar locking compression plate for the treatment of unstable distal radius fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the results in 22 cases, which were treated with 2.4 mm volar locking compression plate. We evaluated the radiologic results and the clinical results according to Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score and visual analogue scale. RESULTS: At final follow up, the mean VAS was 1.2 and mean DASH score was 10. Average loss of reduction from initial postoperative to final follow up radiographs was 0.36 mm of radial length, 0.2degrees of radial inclination, 0.6degrees of volar tilt. CONCLUSION: Fixation of unstable dorsally displaced distal radius fractures with a 2.4 mm volar locking compression plate provides sufficient stability with minimal loss of reduction and good enough clinical outcomes with less complications.

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Treatment of Fractures of the Distal Radius Using Variable-Angle Volar Locking Plate
Jae-Cheon Sim, Sung-Sik Ha, Ki-Do Hong, Tae-Ho Kim, Min-Chul Sung
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2015; 28(1): 46. CrossRef
2.4 mm Volar Locking Compression Plate for Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures
Sung-Jin Kim, Chul-Hyun Cho
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(2): 151. CrossRef

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