Distal Radius

The Surgical Treatment of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures by Angle Stable Implants: A Multicenter Prospective Study

Matschke S, the LCP Study Group (Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen–Unfallchirurgische Klinik an der Universität Heidelberg, Germany; et al) J Orthop Trauma 25:312-317, 2011^§

Abstract

Objectives

The goal of this study is to document the 2-year outcome after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures using an angle stable implant.

Design

Prospective case-series.

Setting

Multicenter study in nine trauma units with recruitment between December 2001 and May 2003.

Patients

One hundred eight patients with the same number of distal radius fractures.

Intervention

Open reduction and internal fixation with the LCP DR 3.5 mm (Synthes GmbH, Oberdorf, Switzerland).

Main Outcome Measurements

Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, Gartland and Werley, SF-36 scores, radiologic assessment, and return to work status at 2   years.

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