Clinical Results of Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures

Abstract

We performed volar locking plate fixation on 43 patients (13 men, 30 women, mean age 58.8 years) with distal radius fracture. The mean follow-up period was 11 months (range: 6-21 months). We measured the radiographic parameters at the time of injury, immediately after surgery, and at final follow-up. At the final follow-up, the mean radial inclination was 22.4°, the mean volar tilt was 10.9°, the mean ulnar variance was 0.4 mm, and the loss of correction was minimal. At the final follow-up, range of motion and grip power were measured. According to Saito Score, the results were excellent in 39 cases and good in four cases.