Different Methods of Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture Including External Fixator with Kirschner Wires Augmentation and Internal Fixation

Distal radius fractures represent approximately one-sixth of all fractures presenting in the emergency room. Different fixation options have been described. This study compared two methods for displaced intra-articular distal radius fracture fixation, namely closed reduction and Kirschner wire augmented external fixation versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with a locked volar plate.