J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1991 Mar;73(2):302-6.

External fixation for intra-articular fractures of the distal radius.

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Hillbrow Hospital, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa.

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In a prospective study of 132 patients with an average age of 35 years, unstable intra-articular fractures of the distal radius were treated by external fixator. Only 15 cases required limited open reduction. Follow-up was for a mean of 42 months. There were few complications and 83% of patients had good or excellent results. There was a statistically significant correlation between the severity of the fracture and the clinical outcome, irrespective of radiological restoration. Articular and soft-tissue damage following violent compressive forces may lead to a degree of functional impairment.

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