A new index for the assessment of distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid
Abstract
Methods: We devised a radiographic separation index (RSI), to evaluate the displacement of the ulnar styloid. We used this index in 44 patients (28 men and 16 women; mean age: 43.2 years; range: 24-64 years) with distal radius fractures involving the the ulnar styloid. In all cases, the distal radius fracture was fixed using a volar locking plate. The styloid fracture was treated conservatively. The relation between the RSI value and clinical results was then investigated.
Results: In the 44 patients there were clinically 38 excellent, 4 good, and 2 moderate results. RSI ratios ranged from 2% to 11%. The patients with an excellent result had an RSI ratio of less than 5%. We found a significant correlation between the RSI ratio values and the clinical outcomes. Conclusion: Our results suggested that the RSI can be used as a predictor of the clinical outcome in patients with distal radius fractures involving the ulnar styloid.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Haldun Orhun
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Muhsin Dursun
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Volkan Gurkan
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Ender Sarioglu
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Güray Altun
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Ozan Akca
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Publication Date
September 14, 2011
Submission Date
March 7, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Year 2011 Volume: 45 Number: 4