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To assess the radiological and functional outcomes of percutaneous Kirschner wire stabilisation through the radial styloid following closed reduction of unstable Colles' fractures.

February 1, 1992Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)

Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Stabilisation following Closed Reduction of Colles’ Fractures

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EME. T. MahModbury Hospital RARobert N. AtkinsonSouth Australia Pathology

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Case series reveals high stability and minimal complications following percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for unstable Colles fractures, indicating reliable maintenance of bone alignment.

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To assess the radiological and functional outcomes of percutaneous Kirschner wire stabilisation through the radial styloid following closed reduction of unstable Colles' fractures.
Treated 32 consecutive unstable Colles' fractures with closed reduction, percutaneous Kirschner wire placement through the radial styloid, and immobilisation in a below-elbow cast.
Conducted radiological follow-up across five stages (injury, immediate post-op, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and mean final review at 15.9 months) alongside end-stage functional assessment.
Secondary displacement occurred in 3 of 32 fractures (9.4%), with all instances linked to incorrect Kirschner wire placement.
Zero complications were reported throughout the mean follow-up period of 15.9 months.

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Mah et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9119e83ef1f7fbbf3e85af https://doi.org/10.1016/0266-7681(92)90012-q

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Case series reveals high stability and minimal complications following percutaneous Kirschner wire fixation for unstable Colles fractures, indicating reliable maintenance of bone alignment.

Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Stabilisation following Closed Reduction of Colles’ Fractures

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Percutaneous Kirschner Wire Stabilisation following Closed Reduction of Colles’ Fractures

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