Table 3 Reported results on the correlation between radiological and patient-perceived outcome after distal radius fractures
First Author | Study Design | No. of Patients | Age | Treatment | Score | Final Radiologic Parameters | Reported Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Karnezis et al. (2005) [34] | Prospective cohort, follow-up 1 yr | 30 | Mean 46 (18–76) yr | Closed reduction, pinning and cast | PRWE | RS, DA, RA | Correlation between RS and PRWE and between DA and pain subscore |
Gliatis et al. (2000) [35] | Retrospective, follow-up 4.9 yr | 160 | Median 35 (17–49) yr | Various methods of treatment | Modified PEM | RS, DA, RA, articular step/gap | Correlation between DA > 10° and subscore and between articular step and pain subscore |
Chung et al. (2007) [37] | Prospective cohort, follow-up 1 yr. Smith’s fractures also included | 66 | Mean 49 yr | Open reduction and internal fixation | MHQ | RS, DA, RA, articular step/gap | Found correlation between articular incongruity and MHQ at 3 mo (not at 1 yr) |
Kumar et al. (2007) [36] | Prospective cohort,follow-up 14 (7–34) mo | 95 | Mean 67 (22–94) yr | Closed reduction and cast | DASH, MHQ | RS, DA, RA | Found correlation DA < 15° and ‘‘satisfactory’’ scores in patients < 60 yr Acceptable scores despite RS > 5 mm, DA > 15°, and RA > 15° in patients > 60 yr |