J Korean Fract Soc.  2013 Oct;26(4):248-253. 10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.4.248.

Functional Outcomes of Percutaneous K-Wire Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures with or without Osteoporosis

• An KC
• Kong GM
• Choi JS
• Gwak HC
• Kim JY
• Jin SY

• KMID: 2183824
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.4.248

Abstract

PURPOSE
To determine the influence of osteoporosis on the results of percutaneous K-wire fixation for distal radius fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Between March 2007 and February 2011, Fifty seven patients who underwent fixative surgery with K-wires after closed reduction and those available for follow-up for at least 6 months were reviewed. They were divided into the two groups of T score -3 or more (group 1) and T score less than -3 (group 2). These groups were compared by the range of motion of the wrist and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Radiologic evaluations consisting of radial length, radial inclination and volar tilt were compared. In group 1 with 34 cases, the average age was 65.4 years (50 to 78 years) and T score was -1.97 (-0.1 to -2.93). In group 2 with 23 cases, the average age was 74 years (54 to 89 years) and T score was -4.11 (-3.1 to -6.97).
RESULTS
There was no statistical difference between group 1 and group 2 in terms of range of motion, DASH score and radiologic evaluations.
CONCLUSION
In the case of no volar side cortical comminution, percutaneous K-wire fixation can be applied for the treatment of distal radius fracture with osteoporosis.

Keyword

Osteoporosis; Distal radius fracture; Percutaneous pinning; T score

MeSH Terms

Arm
Follow-Up Studies
Hand
Humans
Osteoporosis*
Radius Fractures*
Radius*
Range of Motion, Articular
Shoulder
Wrist

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