Objectives:
This study aimed to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of supination and semi-prone positions in the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures. Our hypothesis posits that the semi-prone position reduces the deforming effect of the brachioradialis muscle, resulting in shorter surgical time and favorable outcomes.
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on 97 patients (Group A: 44, Group B: 53) who underwent volar plating between 2014 and 2022. Demographic data, surgical duration, fluoroscopy time and functional and radiological outcomes were analyzed using Quick DASH, Mayo score and the Gartland-Werley clinical scoring system.
Results:
No significant differences were observed between the groups regarding age, gender, dominant hand and side. Group A had significantly shorter surgical (71 ± 12.2 min) and fluoroscopy time (2.07 ± 0.3 min) compared to Group B (p
Key words: Distal Radius Fracture, Volar Plate, Surgical Treatment, Fluoroscopy, Surgery Duration
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