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A Comparison between Subjective Outcome Score and Moderate Radial Shortening Following a Fractured Distal Radius in Patients of Mean Age 69 Years

T. BARTON
C. CHAMBERS
G. BANNISTER

From the Department of Orthopaedics, Frenchay Hospital and the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK

Correspondence: Mr T. Barton, Department of Orthopaedics, Frenchay Road, Bristol, UK. Tel.: +44 0117 974 3044; fax: +44 08454 225515. E-mail:tristan_barton{at}hotmail.com

Radial shortening has been associated with a poor functional outcome following a fractured distal radius. This paper reports the results of evaluation by the patient rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score of 60 patients (mean age 69) who underwent closed reduction and K-wire fixation of distal radial fractures. In this patient group, no association was found between moderate radial shortening, either at injury or fracture union, and this subjective outcome score. A significant association was found between the assessment of these fractures by the Frykman classification and the PRWE score (P = 0.01).

Key Words: fractured distal radius • outcome score • radial shortening • dorsal angulation

Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), Vol. 32, No. 2, 165-169 (2007)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2006.11.010
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