COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES
Motawea, B., Mussa, M., KamalEl-Din, M., Ndahura, A. (2025). COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES. EKB Journal Management System, 7(3), 4-5. doi: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.401167.2210
Bahaa Motawea; Mena Mussa; Mahmoud KamalEl-Din; Alli Ndahura. "COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES". EKB Journal Management System, 7, 3, 2025, 4-5. doi: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.401167.2210
Motawea, B., Mussa, M., KamalEl-Din, M., Ndahura, A. (2025). 'COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES', EKB Journal Management System, 7(3), pp. 4-5. doi: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.401167.2210
Motawea, B., Mussa, M., KamalEl-Din, M., Ndahura, A. COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 7(3): 4-5. doi: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.401167.2210

COMPARISON BETWEEN VOLAR LOCKING PLATE AND PERCUTANEOUS K-WIRE FIXATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES

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Article 1, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2025, Pages 4-5
Document Type: Preliminary preprint short reports of original research
DOI: 10.21608/alexpo.2025.401167.2210
Authors
Bahaa Motawea1; Mena Mussa2; Mahmoud KamalEl-Din3; Alli Ndahura* 4
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
2orthopedic surgery, Alexandria University, EGYPT
3Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University,
4Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt.
Abstract
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:
Extra-articular distal radius fractures constitute a significant proportion of upper limb injuries, yet optimal management for unstable variants remains debated. This study aimed to compare functional and radiological outcomes of volar locking plate (VLP) fixation versus percutaneous K-wire fixation in treating unstable extra-articular distal radius fractures.
AIM OF THE WORK
The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of volar locking plate versus percutaneous K-wire fixation in the management of extra-articular distal radius fractures.
METHODS:
A prospective randomized trial was conducted on 40 patients aged 20–65 years presenting with unstable extra-articular distal radius fractures at El-Hadra University Hospital between March 2024 and February 2025. Patients were randomized into two equal groups: Group A received volar locking plate fixation, and Group B underwent percutaneous K-wire fixation. Indications for surgery included dorsal angulation >10°, radial shortening >3 mm, metaphyseal comminution, or radiocarpal malalignment. Outcomes were assessed using the QuickDASH, Modified Mayo Wrist Score (MMWS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), grip strength, and range of motion (ROM). Radiographic evaluation included time to union, radial length, radial inclination, and palmar tilt. Patients were followed for six months postoperatively.
Keywords
Distal radius fracture; Extra-articular fracture; Volar locking plate; K-wire fixation; Functional outcomes
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