MANAGEMENT OF COMPOUND AND INTRA ARTICULAR FRACTURES OF DISTAL END OF RADIUS WITH EXTERNAL FIXATOR

Dr S.M.HASHIM; Dr AVINASH.C.K

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

MANAGEMENT OF COMPOUND AND INTRA ARTICULAR FRACTURES OF DISTAL END OF RADIUS WITH EXTERNAL FIXATOR

Dr S. M. Hashim, Dr Avinash. C. K

Abstract :

Comminuted fracture of distal end of radius is difficult to manage in view of its close proximity to joint with various ligaments attached. Open injuries and osteoporotic fracture further complicate its management because of damage to vascularity and poor purchase for internal fixation respectively. In this view we have chosen to manage open and comminuted fractures of distal end radius with External fixator using ligamentotaxis principle which is quick, safe and less morbid to injured limb. 21 patients with such fractures were selected of which 16 were males and 5 females. With mean follow up of 7.7 months good to excellent results were noted