Comparison of External Fixation and Internal Fixation of Unstable Distal Radius Fracture
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چکیده
Management of patients with unstable DRFs is controversial. There is no definitive evidence to support one surgical fixation method over another. Currently, operative management of unstable DRFs mainly includes external fixation (EF) and internal fixation (IF). Few previous reports have concluded that IF is superior compared to EF. However, the results were still inconclusive. In this study, authors retrospectively reviewed the clinical data records of patients treated with EF and IF for unstable DRFs. A total of 55 patients were selected for the study and divided into two groups: group A (IF) and group B (EF) including 35 and 20 patients, respectively. There was significant difference (P<0.05) regarding operation time, hospital stay, quick DASH scores and supinationpronation (ROM) function whereas no difference (P>0.05) was seen regarding follow-up time and flexion and extension (ROM) functions. Therefore, IF is better compared to EF for unstable DRFs regarding post-operative functional recovery.
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