Table 5 Radiographic outcome in patients included in the 3 year follow-up of a randomized controlled study comparing non-operative treatment with volar locking plate in patients ≥70 years of age
Non-operative treatment (n = 21) | Volar Locking Plate (n = 27) | P-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Radiocarpal osteoarthritis | 0.738* | ||
No osteoarthritis | 14 (67%) | 20 (77%) | |
Grade 1 | 7 (33%) | 6 (23%) | |
Grade 2 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Grade 3 | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | |
Ulnar Impaction | 9 (40.9%) | 5 (19.2%) | 0.122* |
Distal ulnar radial joint osteoarthritis | 2(9.5%) | 3 (11.5%) | 1.000* |
DISI | 5 (25%) | 5 (19.2%) | 0.726* |