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Injectable Calcium Phosphate in the Treatment of Distal Radial Fractures

From the Departments of Orthopedics and Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden

Correspondence: Dr P. Kopylov, Department of Orthopedics, University Hospital, S-221 85 Lund, Sweden

An injectable material which hardened in situ to form a carbonated hydroxyapatite, Norian SRS (Norian Corp., Cupertino, USA), was used as the only treatment of unstable distal radial fractures in six patients. Except for an external dorsal splint for 2 weeks, no other treatment was used. The material maintained reduction except in one case in which there were technical problems during hardening and the material fragmented postoperatively. By 1 year all patients had a satisfactory clinical outcome. There was an early return of motion. The possibility of mobilization 1 or 2 weeks after the operation may reduce postoperative stiffness and increase short-term functional outcome.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 21, No. 6, 768-771 (1996)
DOI: 10.1016/S0266-7681(96)80184-7


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