Vol. 7, Issue 4 (2021)
Evaluation of the functional outcome of surgical management of both bones forearm fracture with locking compression plate: A prospective study
Author(s):
Dr. Ranganatha Babu Kurupati, Dr. Anil V, Dr. Ashok Kumar Reddy K, Dr. Dilip Kumar Pillay T, Dr. Sujai S and Dr. Shridhar S
Abstract:
Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate the functional outcome of both bone forearm fractures with locking compression plate.
Methods: This prospective study was conducted in the department of orthopedics, MVJ Medical College and Research hospital, Bengaluru from June 2019 to January 2021. The patient’s age group ranging from 18-60 years with closed both bone forearm fractures treated with locking compression plate for radius and ulna. Post operatively patients were evaluated using the Criteria of Anderson et al.
Results: A total of twenty patients were evaluated in our study of which there were 14 males and 6 females. Nineteen patients had complete fracture union and one patient had non-union. 17 patients showed excellent results, 2 patients had satisfactory results and 1 patient had a failure of the procedure.
Conclusion: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of both bones forearm fracture with Locking Compression Plate is a safe and effective option in the fixation of closed both bone forearm fractures.
Pages: 30-33 | 1069 Views 396 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Ranganatha Babu Kurupati, Dr. Anil V, Dr. Ashok Kumar Reddy K, Dr. Dilip Kumar Pillay T, Dr. Sujai S and Dr. Shridhar S. Evaluation of the functional outcome of surgical management of both bones forearm fracture with locking compression plate: A prospective study. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2021;7(4):30-33. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2021.v7.i4a.2862
