FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF CONSERVATIVE VERSUS OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES.

Dr. Jiju George; Dr. Arun Kumar A.S.; Dr. Ayyappan Nair

Volume : IX, Issue : VII, July - 2020

FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF CONSERVATIVE VERSUS OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES.

Dr. Jiju George, Dr. Arun Kumar A. S. , Dr. Ayyappan Nair

Abstract :

Aim: To compare the functional outcome of extraarticular fracture of distal radius treated by conservative measures as compared to those that were operated at our hospital. Methods:We did a quasi-experimental study to look into the functional outcome of operative versus non operative management of distal radius fractures on a total of 185 patients during a time period of one year from January 2016-2017. Results: The patients who underwent operative procedure fared better at each follow up as compared to the non-operative group. Functional outcome was much better for the operated patients with early return to daily activities and getting a good range of movement in the wrist as compared to the contralateral wrist. Radiological parameters were significantly better in the operated group at successive follow up Conclusion: This study showed that operatively managed displaced extra-articular distal radius fractures showed better functional results and better patient satisfaction than conservatively treated ones irrespective of age.