European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Aims: To Assess the Functional Outcome of displaced distal end radius fractures treated with external fixator on the basis of Modified Gartland & Werley score.
Material and Methods: From January 2020 to December 2020, this study was conducted at a tertiary referral hospital after obtaining institutional ethical approval. During this period, adult patients with distal end radius fractures were classified on the basis of Frykman’s classification, and 30 cases were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and treated with external fixator. They were assessed using Modified Gartland & Werley score.
Results: Results with External fixator were found to be excellent with good union rates. The Modified Gartland & Werley Score were as follows: Excellent-12 cases (40%), Good- 15 cases (50%), Fair-2 cases (6.6%), Poor-1 case (3.3%).
Conclusion: External fixator is a simple, effective, and relatively complication-free technique. The anatomical repair of the articular surface, along with the surrounding injury to soft tissue & articular cartilage determine the eventual functional outcome of distal end of radius fracture healing.