Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

RESULTS OF PERCUTANEOUS K WIRE AND EXTERNAL FIXATOR IN DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

Dr. Sanjay M Panchal, Dr. Shabbir K Sabuwala, Dr. Mahesh P Parmar, Achal L Saradava

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 Background: There are various treatment of distal radius fracture each its own merits and demerits. Most of the work done with percutaneous pinning has shown a significant residual stiffness of the hand and wrist. Our technique involves percutaneous pinning of the fracture and immobilization with external fixator in neutral position of the wrist for 6-8 weeks. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study of 29 patients aged between 18 to70 years. The functional evaluation of the patients was done at 6 months follow-up using Sarmiento‘s modification of Lindstrom criteria and Gartland and Werley‘s criteria for evaluation of results. Results: Excellent to good results were seen in 88% of the cases while 13% had fair results. The complications observed were pin loosening, pin tract infection, malunion, wrist joint stiffness. Conclusion: Percutaneous pinning and external fixator of the wrist in neutral position is a simple, effective and quick method to maintain reduction and prevent stiffness and residual deformity of wrist.

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DR.SANJAY M PANCHAL, DR.SHABBIR K SABUWALA, Dr. Mahesh P Parmar, Achal L Saradava RESULTS OF PERCUTANEOUS K WIRE AND EXTERNAL FIXATOR IN DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE Global Journal For Research Analysis,Volume-5, Issue-8, August‾2016


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