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  • Title: External fixation of distal radial fractures: results and complications.
    Author: Sanders RA, Keppel FL, Waldrop JI.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Am; 1991 May; 16(3):385-91. PubMed ID: 1861015.
    Abstract:
    External fixation of unstable fractures of the distal radius yields satisfactory results but has a high complication rate. We studied thirty-five fractures in thirty-four patients to determine whether the results obtained with external fixation warranted it use. At a mean follow-up period of 31 months, the results of treatment were assessed by interviews and clinical and radiographic examination of both wrists. Twelve fractures had an excellent result, twelve had a good result, ten had a fair result, and one had a poor result. Radiographic results were graded excellent in ten fractures, good in thirteen, fair in five, and poor in seven. No correlation was found between the anatomical results and the clinical results or the patients' subjective ratings. Complications that were related directly to the fixation pins occurred in fourteen of the fractures. There were forty-five additional complications. The frequency of complications and the limitations of external fixation demand caution on the part of the surgeon to prevent iatrogenic morbidity, which would limit the benefits of the technique.
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