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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
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Functional and Radiological Outcomes Following Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures: A

Mahesh Mohankumar¹, Thivagar Murugesan², P Balamurugan¹

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Tagore Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports

|January 9, 2026

Summary

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Volar locking plate fixation effectively treats distal radius fractures (DRFs), restoring alignment and enabling early movement. This method shows excellent functional and radiological outcomes with few complications.

Keywords:

Distal radius fracture Gartland and Werley score functional outcomes radiological outcomes volar locking plate

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Traumatology

Background:

Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are common upper limb injuries.
Improper treatment can lead to long-term complications.
Volar locking plate fixation is a prevalent treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the functional and radiological outcomes of DRFs treated with volar locking plate fixation.

Main Methods:

Prospective study of 60 DRF patients (18-80 years).
Treatment involved open reduction and internal fixation with volar locking plates.
Functional outcomes assessed by Gartland and Werley system and goniometry.
Radiological outcomes measured by radial length, inclination, palmar tilt, and articular step-off.

Main Results:

Significant improvement in wrist range of motion (plantar flexion, dorsiflexion, supination, pronation).
Good radiographic restoration with mean radial length 8.8 mm, inclination 17.6°, palmar tilt 8.9°.
Low complication rates: 6.7% arthritis, 6.7% malunion.

Conclusions:

Volar locking plate fixation is effective for DRFs.
Achieves excellent functional and radiological results with low complication rates.
Meticulous surgical reduction is crucial for optimal functional recovery.