Elderly unstable distal radius fractures a prospective cohort study of bone substitutes-augmented percutaneous pinning

Abstract

Highlights 1- When used to augment percutaneous pinning of elderly unstable distal radius fractures, bone substitutes did not significantly offer additional postoperative mechanical stability of fixation construct. 2- When used to augment percutaneous pinning of elderly unstable distal radius fractures, bone substitutes did not significantly accelerate fracture healing. 3- Compared to bone substitutes-augmented pinning; stand-alone percutaneous pinning of elderly unstable distal radius fractures can achieve comparable healing rates and satisfactory functional and radiographic outcomes; and in addition, less-invasive approach, shorter operative time and lower cost.

Keywords

• Bone substitutes-augmented distal radius fixation
• Elderly distal radius fractures
• K-wire fixation of distal radius fractures
• Metaphyseal void of distal radius fractures
• Percutaneous pinning of elderly unstable distal radius fractures