Table 2 Comparison of radiographic data between EF group and VLP group
External fixation (n = 41) | Volar locking plate (n = 28) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Preoperative | |||
Radial height (mm) | 5.4 ± 4.6 | 6.9 ± 3.9 | 0.19 |
Ulnar variance (mm) | 5.1 ± 3.4 | 4.8 ± 4.1 | 0.59 |
Radial inclination (°) | 12.8 ± 7.2 | 15.0 ± 7.5 | 0.23 |
Palmar tilt (°) | −10.6 ± 18.4 | −12.6 ± 16.3 | 0.41 |
Associated ulnar styloid fracture | 23 | 11 | 0.22 |
Postoperative day 1 | |||
Radial height (mm) | 10.1 ± 2.9 | 11.2 ± 2.9 | 0.21 |
Ulnar variance (mm) | 1.2 ± 2.4 | 1.4 ± 2.3 | 0.68 |
Radial inclination (°) | 21.7 ± 32.4 | 22.8 ± 5.0 | 0.63 |
Palmar tilt (°) | 0.4 ± 8.5 | 2.8 ± 8.5 | 0.25 |
Final follow-up | |||
Radial height (mm) | 8.8 ± 3.2 | 11.2 ± 5.4 | 0.06 |
Ulnar variance (mm) | 3.5 ± 2.8 | 1.8 ± 3.2 | 0.01 |
Radial inclination (°) | 19.1 ± 5.9 | 22.1 ± 5.2 | 0.03 |
Palmar tilt (°) | 1.7 ± 9.9 | −0.32 ± 8.0 | 0.37 |