Closed Frykman Type II Fracture of Right Radial Head Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Comparison of Minimal Approach With Conventional Approach for Distal Radial Fractures
The objective of this study is to compare a minimal invasive approach with the conventional flexor carpi radialis approach for volar plating of distal radial fractures.
The objective of this study is to compare a minimal invasive approach with the conventional
flexor carpi radialis approach for volar plating of distal radial fractures.
From January 2011 to September 2012, 157 patients with distal radial fractures were
allocated into group A (n=83) and B (n=74). Patients in group A were treated through a 1.5
to 2-cm long incision, and patients in group B were treated through the conventional flexor
carpi radialis approach. All fractures were fixed with volar plates. Patients were assessed
range of motion of the wrist, grip strength of the hand, and pronation strength of the
wrist. Results were analyzed with the Statistical Package for Social Sciences 13.0. A P <
0.05 was statistically significant.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver), Primary Purpose: Treatment