Surgical Plate Osteosynthesis of Distal Radius Fractures

Surgical Plate Osteosynthesis of Distal Radius Fractures. Prospective Study of the Locking Compression Plate (LCP)

Primary objective of the study is to demonstrate specific indications for the

surgical treatment of distal radius fractures using the locking compression

plate.

In addition the differences between the surgical treatment compared to

conservative treatment with respect to fracture healing, functional outcome

and subject satisfaction will be analysed after 6w./6m./1y./2y.

Inclusion Criteria:

• skeletally mature female and male
• Distal radius and ulnar fractures AO 23
• 10 days after injury

Exclusion Criteria:

• general or local conditions adversely affecting the bone physiology
• ISS >16
• osteosynthesis close to the wrist joint where a different implant has been used
• history of drug and alcohol abuse