Role of bridging plate in Communited distal end radius fracture: a prospective study

Abstract

Background: Fracture of distal end radius is very common cause of emergency visit. Management of communited distal end radius always present as a challenge to the treating surgeon. In study it was proposed dorsal distracting plating as a method to treat this kind of fracture. Method: The present study is of prospective variety on 10 consecutive patient of communited distal end radius fracture. Post fixation, it was studied the range of motion (ROM), time taken in healing, any associated complication and Gartland and Warley score. Result: It was observed clinically, average range of motion after dorsal bridge plating was wrist palmer flexion 56.4 ̊, wrist extension 70.3̊, pronation 76 ̊, and supination 75 ̊. There was neither any infection nor any complication was noted. Conclusion: Dorsal distraction plating an effective technique in this kind of fracture but at a cost of another surgery i.e. implant removal.