Efficacy of an External Fixator in Treating Intra-Articular Fractures of the Distal Radius

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Investigate the benefits of external fixator treatment for intra-articular distal radius fractures.
Retrospective analysis of 53 patients treated between January 2021 and December 2022.
Uniplanar radiocarpal external fixator applied after closed reduction of fractures classified as C1, C2, and C3.
Radiological evaluations included measurements of radial inclination, volar tilt, radial height, ulnar variance, and articular digits.
Functional outcomes assessed with modified Gartland-Werley scoring and VAS scale for pain monitoring.
Significant improvement in all postoperative radiological parameters was observed.
Patients were followed for an average of 16 months.

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Retrospective analysis shows improved radiological parameters in patients with intra-articular fractures, suggesting external fixation is beneficial.

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