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Dynamic compression plate and point contact fixator both effective for forearm fractures
September 2014
Dynamic compression plate and point contact fixator both effective for forearm fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A prospective, randomized trial comparing the limited contact dynamic compression plate with the point contact fixator for forearm fractures
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Dec;85-A(12):2343-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
92 patients with 125 forearm fractures were randomized to receive fracture fixation with one of two devices: the limited contact dynamic compression plate or the Point Contact Fixator. Over an average duration of follow-up of 22 months, no significant difference between the two groups was found in terms of operative time, time to union, callus formation, pain, or functional outcome.
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