Volar declining T-shaped plate internal fixation combined with Kirschner-wire technique for distal radial fracture

Objective The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of volar declining T-shaped plate internal fixation combined with Kirschner-wire technique in the treatment of distal fracture of radius.Methods This study included 41 patients with distal radial fracture,23 males and 18 females,aged 40-63(mean 51) years,treated by volar declining T-shaped plate internal fixation combined with Kirschner-wire technique.The effects were evaluated by the remodified Steward-Sarmiento scoring and Fernandez grading systems for the wrist function.Results All the patients were followed up for an average of 12 months.The postoperative and follow-up imaging parameters were significantly different from the preoperative ones(P0.05),and the patients were satisfied with their wrist function after surgery.Conclusion Volar declining T-shaped plate internal fixation combined with Kirschner-wire technique is safe and effective for the treatment of distal radial fracture,which can achieve anatomical reattachment and protect the wrist function of the patient.