The purpose of this study is to collect information about how people do after different treatments of a broken wrist to see if one treatment has better results.
Complex distal radius fractures are a common problem treated by orthopaedic surgeons. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcome between complex distal radius fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a volar fixed angled plate versus and external fixator versus DRV. The hypothesis is that the volar fixed angled plate will have a superior outcome both radiographically and clinically.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
74
UF and Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Wrist Range of Motion
An improvement of all aspects of wrist motion (extension, flexion, supination and pronation) over one year post-op.
Time frame: one year post-op
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) scores
An improvement of the DASH and PRWE scores over one year post-op.
Time frame: one year post-op
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