Ilizarov ligamentotaxis versus volar locked plating in the management of AO type C2/C3 distal radius fractures —a prospective non-randomised comparative trial

ConclusionIlizarov ligamentotaxis is a comparable option to locked volar plating in achieving radiological restoration and clinical function in comminuted intra-articular distal radius fractures, AO types C2 and C3. Restoration of ulnar variance needs utmost care while performing Ilizarov ligamentotaxis. Ilizarov comes with the disadvantages of reduced patient preference, pin site infections, need for removal of external fixator and slightly slower return to activity.Trial registration number CTRI/2018/08/015549Level of evidence Level III, Non-randomised prospective trial
Source: Musculoskeletal Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research