Comparison of palmar locking plate and K-wire augmented external fixation for intra-articular and comminuted distal radius fractures.

Gereli A., Nalbantoglu U., Kocaoglu B., Turkmen M.

Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica, vol.44, no.3, pp.212-9, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.3944/aott.2010.2325
  • Journal Name: Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.212-9
  • Keywords: Bone plates, external fixators, fracture fixation/methods, radius fractures/surgery, wrist injuries, TRIAL
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: This study was designed to compare the results of palmar locking plate and K-wire augmented external fixation in the treatment of intra-articular comminuted distal radius fractures.