1Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, MVJ Institute, RGUHS University, Bangalore
2Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MVJ Institute, RGUHS University, Bangalore
Fracture of both bones of forearm pose a unique management problem. Return of function depends on union of the bones and motion of forearm. Conservative therapy often results in malunion, non-union or synostosis. Older methods of plating produce large frictional force leading to periosteal vascular compromise and healing. Limited contact dynamic compression plate has emerged as a better alternate to older plating.
To know the injury profile and rate of union of forearm bone fractures by LC-DCP.
30 cases of both bone forearm fracture were treated by open reduction and internal fixation with 3.5 mm LC-DCP, were followed up for 6–24 months and radiological union assessed by Andersons criteria.
Middle third of the bones were the most affected region being caused commonly by RTA, with a higher rate in men. Fractures united in all the cases with fewer complications.
Fracture union rate was 100% with an average union duration of 13.6 weeks.
Fracture Forearm Bones, LC-DCP, Union of Fracture
