Abstract:
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
The forearm has a unique surgical anatomy and this leads to problems in
treatment of forearm fractures such as achieving primary osseous union and
restoration of normal function. Open reduction and internal fixation with a plate is the
treatment of choice. This study is to analyse the functional outcome of ORIF with LC
DCP in diaphyseal fracture of forearm in adults.
METHODS:
The present study includes treatment of 28 cases of fracture of both bones of
forearm with 3.5 mm LC-DCP between October 2013 and April 2015 at the
Department of Orthopaedics in B.L.D.E.A’s Shri B.M.Patil Medical College, Hospital
and Research Center, Vijayapur. Adults, both males and females above the age of 18
were included in the study whereas patients medically unfit for surgery were
excluded.
RESULTS:
In our study, fixation of fracture of both bones of forearm with LC-DCP
showed excellent results and functional outcome (75%) with very less complications.
CONCLUSION:
Open reduction and internal fixation of fractures of both bones of forearm with
a 3.5mm LC-DCP is an excellent choice as it provides stable fixation and good
compression at fracture site. Adherence to principle of fracture fixation, strict asepsis
and early rehabilitation are key to early functional recovery while treating these
fractures.
KEYWORDS:
Open reduction and internal fixation, limited contact dynamic compression
plate, fracture of both bones of forearm
