Locking compression plate fixation for distal radius comminuted fractures

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of locking compression plate (LCP) in treatment of comminuted fractures of distal end of radius. Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical data was done for the 24 patients with comminuted fracture of distal end of radius who had been treated by locking compression plate fixation from August 2002 to August 2003. Results The follow up duration averaged 7.8 months. The satisfactory rate of functional outcome with LCP fixation was 91.6 percent. Conclusion Although LCP can provide the outstanding stability theoretically, it has not resulted in more exciting outcomes in treatment of comminuted fractures of distal end of radius than traditional methods.