Peng Jing,Wang Ji,Chen Shiyang,et al.Efficacy of volar locking plates combined with dorsal mini-plates for treatment of complex distal radius fractures[J].Journal of Chongqing Medical University,2025,50(8):1103-1108.
Peng Jing,Wang Ji,Chen Shiyang,et al.Efficacy of volar locking plates combined with dorsal mini-plates for treatment of complex distal radius fractures[J].Journal of Chongqing Medical University,2025,50(8):1103-1108. DOI: 10.13406/j.cnki.cyxb.003872.
Efficacy of volar locking plates combined with dorsal mini-plates for treatment of complex distal radius fractures
To investigate the efficacy of volar anatomical locking plates combined with dorsal mini-plates in treating complex distal radius fractures.
Methods
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We retrospectively included patients with complex distal radius fractures who had been treated with volar locking plates and dorsal mini-plates at Chongqing General Hospital from January 2019 to June 2023. The quality of articular surface fragment reduction was assessed through image analysis. Follow-up data included the Mayo wrist score,Disabilities of the Arm,Shoulder,and Hand Questionnaire(DASH) score,wrist range of motion,time to fracture healing,and complications.
Results
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Twenty-eight patients[19 males,9 females;mean age,(45.4±11.9) years] were included,with a mean follow-up of 1(4.9±3.6) months. Their injury mechanisms included falls from height(11 cases),traffic accidents (9 cases),and simple falls(8 cases). After operation,the volar tilt was (5.1±4.9)°,and the ulnar inclination was (19.8±2.8)°; at the final follow-up,the angles were (5.2±4.8)° and (19.3±2.5)°,respectively,neither showing any significant change (
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0.05). At the final follow-up,all fractures healed,with a mean healing time of 3.6 months. At 1 year after operation,the wrist extension was (50.7±6.3)°; the wrist flexion was (49.4±6.1)°; the DASH score was 15.0±6.3;the Mayo wrist scores were excellent or good in 24 cases;the grip strength of the affected side averaged 84.4% of that of the contralateral side. No implant loosening occurred. Two cases of superficial wound infection and one case of extensor tendon irritation were reported.
Conclusion
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Locked volar plating combined with dorsal mini-plating provides stable fixation for comminuted articular surface fragments in complex distal radius fractures,enabling early functional rehabilitation with favorable wrist recovery and low rates of dorsal tendon irritation.
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