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Open Access 01-08-2021 | Distal Radius Fracture | Original Article

Outcome after treatment of distal radius fractures in the elderly using the IlluminOss^® System

Authors: Guido W. Van Oijen, Paul A. Vegt, Tjebbe Hagenaars, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Michael H. J. Verhofstad

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery | Issue 4/2021

Abstract

Purpose

Distal radius fractures are very common and account for approximately 17% of all fractures treated. Multiple treatment methods are available to treat these fractures, both operative and nonoperative. This study aimed at evaluating the functional and clinical outcomes after treatment of distal radius fractures with the IlluminOss^® System in adult patients.

Methods

A retrospective case series was performed in a single-level two-trauma center. All consecutive adult patients with a distal radius fracture, treated with the IlluminOss^® System between 01 August 2012 and 15 August 2015, were included in this study. Baseline patient characteristics and clinical data were retrospectively extracted from the medical records. Radial inclination, volar/dorsal tilt, ulnar variance, and radial length were measured on the latest available standard radiographs. In addition, patients were prospectively subjected to physical examination and were asked to complete the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation, and Short Form-36 questionnaires.

Results

Twenty-six patients with 31 distal radius fractures were included. The median age at time of trauma was 77 years and 96% were females. Five patients developed a total of seven complications. Due to persisting pain one reoperation was performed, removing a small prominent part of the implant. Both patient-reported outcome scores and radiographic results were good to excellent.

Conclusions

The IlluminOss^® System is a feasible option to treat distal radius fractures with seemingly good clinical and functional outcome. One out of seven complications required surgical intervention. These outcomes justify more detailed prospective research.

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Title: Outcome after treatment of distal radius fractures in the elderly using the IlluminOss® System
Authors: Guido W. Van Oijen
Paul A. Vegt
Tjebbe Hagenaars
Esther M. M. Van Lieshout
Michael H. J. Verhofstad
Publication date: 01-08-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Distal Radius Fracture
Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 1863-9933
Electronic ISSN: 1863-9941
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-019-01289-w

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Outcome after treatment of distal radius fractures in the elderly using the IlluminOss^® System

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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