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Table 3 Outcomes at the final follow-up

From: Treatment of distal radius fractures using a cemented K-wire frame

 

Mean

Range

Follow-up time (month)

27

24—33

Active ROM (°)

 Flexion

74

61—89

 Extension

67

52—72

 Radial deviation

30

25—38

 Ulnar deviation

17

7—26

 Pronation

80

67—95

 Supination

85

74—97

Grip strength (%)a

98

94 -103

Supination torque (%)b

 90° of supination

92

83—98

 45° of supination

95

92—98

 Neutral

94

81—98

 45° of pronation

94

87—97

 80° of pronation

96

90—102

Wrist pain (MWS)

0

0—1

Numbness (VAS)c

0

0—1

Wrist function (VAS)

97

91—100

Aesthetics (VAS)

10

8 -10

Satisfaction (VAS)

10

8—10

  1. SD Standard deviation, ROM Range of motion, VAS Visual analogue scale
  2. a15% higher at dominant sides compared to the nondominant sides discrepancy, in which percentages show involved limb compared with opposite normal side
  3. bSupination torque based on McConkey method
  4. cdistribution of all sensory nerves of the hand, DASH Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand scores, MWS Mayo Wrist Score
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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