Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation

Mahmut Komurcu; Levent Kamaci; M. Ozdemir; A. Atesalp; Mustafa Basbozkurt

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Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation

Year 2005, Volume: 39 Issue: 1, 39 - 45, 11.09.2006

Mahmut Komurcu Levent Kamaci M. Ozdemir A. Atesalp Mustafa Basbozkurt

Abstract

Objectives : We evaluated the results of combined treatment with closed reduction, grafting, K-wires, and external fixation in patients with fractures of the distal end of the radius.
Methods : Of 24 patients (15 males, 9 females; mean age 34 years; range 21-73), 16 patients had C2, eight patients had C3 fractures according to the AO classification. Three patients had open fractures, and four patients had signs of median nerve compression. Treatment included closed reduction, autologous grafting (16 cases) followed by fixation with 2 to 5 K-wires, and an external fixator. Clinical and radiographic results were assessed according to the Gartland-We r l e y ’s and Stewart’s criteria, respectively, and degenerative changes to the Knirk-Jupiter’s criteria. The mean follow-up was 35 months (range 25 to 52 months).
Results : All of the 19 patients who were employed returned to preinjury working conditions in a mean of 3.5 months. Radial length was preserved to a great extent. The mean amount of collapse of the joint surface was 1.4 mm. The mean loss was 6.7% in radial inclination, and 17.6% in the volar tilt. According to the Stewart’s criteria, the results were good, moderate, and poor in 12, nine, and three patients, respectively. Flexion-extension (75%), supination-pronation (70%), and radial-ulnar deviation (75%) were preserved to a great extent. Grip force amounted to 70% of the healthy side. According to the Gartland-Werley criteria, three patients had excellent, eight patients had good, 10 patients had moderate, and three patients had poor results. According to the Knirk Jupiter’s criteria, degenerative changes were slight in 11 patients, moderate in six patients, and severe in one patient. Six patients had no signs of degeneration. Complications included pin track infections (n=4), early transient reflex sympathetic dystrophy (n=2), and hypoesthesia along the superficial branch of the radial nerve (n=2).
Conclusion: Treatment of the distal end fractures of the radius (AO type C2-C3) with a combination of external fixation, grafting, and percutaneous K-wires provides almost normal radiologic and clinical parameters.

Keywords

Colles’ fracture/surgery, external fixators, fracture fixation, internal, fractures, comminuted/surgery, radius fractures/ c l a s s i f i c a t i o n / s u rgery, range of motion, articular, wrist injuries

Radius distal uç kırıklarının (AO tip C2-C3) eksternal fiksatörle tedavisi

Year 2005, Volume: 39 Issue: 1, 39 - 45, 11.09.2006

Mahmut Komurcu Levent Kamaci M. Ozdemir A. Atesalp Mustafa Basbozkurt

Abstract

Amaç: Radius distal uç kırığı nedeniyle kapalı redüksiyon, greftleme, K-teli ve eksternal fiksasyon uygulanan hastalar tedavi sonuçları açısından değerlendirildi.
Çalışma planı: Çalışmaya 24 hasta (15 erkek, 9 kadın; ort. yaş 34; dağılım 21-73) alındı. Kırıklar, AO sınıflamasına göre 16 hastada C2, sekiz hastada C3 tipte idi. Üç hastada açık kırık, dört hastada median sinir basısı bulguları vardı. Tedavi olarak, redüksiyon ve otolog greftlemeden (16 olgu) sonra K-teli (2-5 adet) ile fiksasyon ve eksternal fiksatör uygulandı. Sonuçlar, klinik olarak Gartland-Werley, radyografik olarak Stewart ölçütleri ile değerlendirildi. Dejeneratif değişiklikler Knirk-Jupiter skalasına göre sınıflandırıldı. Ortalama izlem süresi 35 ay (dağılım 25-52 ay) idi.
Sonuçlar: Çalışan 19 hastanın hepsi, ortalama 3.5 ayda yaralanma öncesi aktivitelerine döndü. Radyografilerde, radial uzunluğun büyük oranda korunduğu saptandı. Eklem yüzeyinde ortalama 1.4 mm çökme gözlendi. Radial inklinasyonda ortalama %6.7, volar tiltte %17.6 kayıp vardı. Stewart ölçütlerine göre, 12 olguda iyi, dokuz olguda orta, üç olguda kötü sonuç alındı. Eklem hareket genişliklerinde fleksiyon-ekstansiyonun %75, supinasyon-pronasyonun %70, radial-ulnar deviyasyonun %75 korunduğu görüldü. Yakalama gücünde, karşı tarafa göre %70’lik bir değere ulaşıldı. Gartland-Werley ölçütlerine göre, sonuçlar üç olguda mükemmel, sekiz olguda iyi, 10 olguda orta, üç olguda kötü bulundu. Knirk-Jupiter sınıflamasına göre, altı olguda dejenerasyon hiç yoktu; 11 olguda hafif, altı olguda orta, bir olguda ileri derecede dejeneratif değişiklik saptandı. Dört hastada K-teli yoluyla ilgili sorun; iki hastada erken dönemde geçici refleks sempatik distrofi; iki hastada radial sinir yüzeyel dalının geçtiği bölgede hipoestezi görüldü.
Çıkarımlar: Radius distal uç kırıklarında (AO tip C2-C3) eksternal fiksasyon, otogreft ve perkütan K-teli kombinasyonu ile tedavi normale yakın radyografik ve klinik sonuçlar sağlamaktadır.

Keywords

Colles’ fracture/surgery;external fixators;fracture fixation, internal; fractures, comminuted/surgery;radius fractures/classification;radius fractures/surgery;range of motion, articular;wrist injuries

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Primary Language	English
Subjects	Health Care Administration
Journal Section	Original Article
Authors	Mahmut Komurcu This is me Levent Kamaci This is me M. Ozdemir This is me A. Atesalp This is me Mustafa Basbozkurt This is me
Publication Date	September 11, 2006
Published in Issue	Year 2005 Volume: 39 Issue: 1

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APA	Komurcu, M., Kamaci, L., Ozdemir, M., Atesalp, A., et al. (2006). Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, 39(1), 39-45.
AMA	Komurcu M, Kamaci L, Ozdemir M, Atesalp A, Basbozkurt M. Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. September 2006;39(1):39-45.
Chicago	Komurcu, Mahmut, Levent Kamaci, M. Ozdemir, A. Atesalp, and Mustafa Basbozkurt. “Treatment of AO Type C2-C3 Fractures of the Distal End of the Radius With External Fixation”. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica 39, no. 1 (September 2006): 39-45.
EndNote	Komurcu M, Kamaci L, Ozdemir M, Atesalp A, Basbozkurt M (September 1, 2006) Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39 1 39–45.
IEEE	M. Komurcu, L. Kamaci, M. Ozdemir, A. Atesalp, and M. Basbozkurt, “Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 39–45, 2006.
ISNAD	Komurcu, Mahmut et al. “Treatment of AO Type C2-C3 Fractures of the Distal End of the Radius With External Fixation”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 39/1 (September 2006), 39-45.
JAMA	Komurcu M, Kamaci L, Ozdemir M, Atesalp A, Basbozkurt M. Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39:39–45.
MLA	Komurcu, Mahmut et al. “Treatment of AO Type C2-C3 Fractures of the Distal End of the Radius With External Fixation”. Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 39, no. 1, 2006, pp. 39-45.
Vancouver	Komurcu M, Kamaci L, Ozdemir M, Atesalp A, Basbozkurt M. Treatment of AO type C2-C3 fractures of the distal end of the radius with external fixation. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2006;39(1):39-45.