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Which Colles' fractures should be manipulated?

Sean Dixon1, Patricia Allen, Gordon Bannister

  • 1Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torbay TQ2 7AA, UK. dixonsm@doctors.org.uk

Injury
|December 14, 2004
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Colles

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Colles' fractures are common wrist injuries.
  • Displaced fractures require effective treatment to restore function.
  • Assessing radiological parameters is crucial for predicting outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between radiological measurements and functional outcomes in displaced Colles' fractures.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of manipulation and plaster cast fixation based on initial radial shortening.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up of 92 patients with displaced Colles' fractures.
  • Radiographic assessment before and after manipulation, and at 3 months.
  • Functional assessment at 3 months post-manipulation.

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Main Results:

  • Final radial shortening of ≥3mm significantly correlated with worse functional outcomes (P < 0.001).
  • Initial radial shortening of ≥3mm resulted in a 65% malunion probability, versus 28% for <3mm (P < 0.001).
  • ≥5mm initial radial shortening led to a 73% malunion probability (P < 0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Significant radial shortening is a key indicator of poor functional outcomes and malunion in Colles' fractures.
  • Simple manipulation and casting are insufficient for fractures with ≥5mm initial radial shortening.
  • Treatment decisions for displaced Colles' fractures should consider initial radial shortening to optimize patient outcomes.