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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Skeletal Reconstruction

Background:

  • Distal radius fractures are the most frequent skeletal injuries.
  • Surgical options include Kirschner wires (K-wires) and volar plates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare post-surgical outcomes of K-wire versus volar plate fixation for distal radius fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, quantitative study.
  • Ten patients divided into K-wire and volar plate groups.
  • Analysis of medical records and postoperative questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • Volar plate group showed better functional outcomes and grip strength.
  • K-wire group had a shorter time from trauma to surgery (4 days vs. 13 days).
  • Dorsal flexion loss was significantly higher in the volar plate group (21.8% vs. 5.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Volar plate fixation may reduce functional limitations.
  • K-wire fixation offers faster surgical intervention and better range of motion.
  • Limited sample size and study design restrict definitive conclusions.