Midterm Follow-up of Treating Volar Marginal Rim Fractures with Variable Angle Lcp Volar Rim Distal Radius Plates

Author:

Goorens Chul Ki12,Geeurickx Stijn12,Wernaers Pascal1,Staelens Barbara2,Scheerlinck Thierry2,Goubau Jean2

Affiliation:

1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Regional Hospital Tienen, Kliniekstraat, Tienen, USA

2. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Brussels, Belgium

Abstract

Background: Specific treatment of the volar marginal rim fragment of distal radius fractures avoids occurance of volar radiocarpal dislocation. Although several fixation systems are available to capture this fragment, adequately maintaining internal fixation is difficult. We present our experience of the first 10 cases using the 2.4 mm variable angle LCP volar rim distal radius plate (Depuy Synthes®, West Chester, US), a low-profile volar rim-contouring plate designed for distal plate positioning and stable buttressing of the volar marginal fragment. Methods: Follow-up patient satisfaction, range of motion, grips strength, functional scoring with the QuickDASH and residual pain with a numeric rating scale were assessed. Radiological evaluation consisted in evaluating fracture consolidation, ulnar variance, volar angulation and maintenance of the volar rim fixation. Results: The female to male ratio was 5:5 and the mean age was 52.2 (range, 17–80) years. The mean follow-up period was 11 (range, 5–19) months postoperatively. Patient satisfaction was high. The mean total flexion/extension range was 144° (range, 100–180°) compared to the contralateral uninjured side 160° (range, 95–180°). The mean total pronation/supination range was 153° (range, 140–180°) compared to the contralateral uninjured side 170° (range, 155–180°). Mean grip strength was 14 kg (range, 9–22), compared to the contralateral uninjured side 20 kg (range, 12–25 kg). Mean pre-injury level activity QuickDASH was 23 (range, 0–34.1), while post-recovery QuickDASH was 25 (range 0–43.2). Residual pain was 1.5 on the visual numerical pain rating scale. Radiological evaluation revealed in all cases fracture consolidation, satisfactory reconstruction of ulnar variance, volar angulation and volar rim. We encountered no flexor tendon complications, although plate removal was systematically performed after fracture consolidation. Conclusions: The 2.4 mm variable angle LCP volar rim distal radius plates is a valid treatment option for treating the volar marginal fragment in distal radius fractures.

Publisher

World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

Subject

General Medicine

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