Pre-contoured locking plates vs conventional reconstruction plates in AO type C Distal humerus fractures: A prospective randomised study

  • Dr Ravikant Jain Sri Aurobindo Medical College & Post-graduate Institute,
  • Dr Utkarsh Agrawal Sri Aurbindo Medical College
  • Dr Vishal Singh Champawat Sri Aurbindo Medical College
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3970097
Keywords: Distal Humerus fracture, AO Type C, Locking Plate, Reconstruction plates, MEPS Score

Abstract

Background: Reconstruction plates have been used from a long time for fixation of distal humerus fractures. Locking plates are increasingly used now-a-days. The aim of this study is to compare the radiological and functional outcome of AO Type C distal humerus fracture treated with pre-contoured locking plates and conventional reconstruction plates.

Material and Methods: A total of 25 patients of AO type C distal humerus fracture were treated using locking plates (n=14) or reconstruction plates (n=11) were compared for radiological union and for functional outcome by Mayo Elbow Performance Score.

Results: The mean duration of surgery and hospital stay was similar in both the groups. The mean Range of motion and MEPS score was significantly higher in locking plate group as compared to conventional reconstruction plates at 3 months post operatively. However both of them were similar at 6 months and 12 months post operatively. 93% union rate in locking plate group and 91 % union rate in reconstruction plate group were seen at the end of 12 months follow-up. Excellent and/or good results were obtained in 93% in locking plate group which is significantly higher than reconstruction plate group in which only 82% patients had excellent and/ or good results.

Conclusion: Locking plates has advantage over reconstruction plates in early mobility and greater functional outcome.

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2018-12-31
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.3970097
Published: 2018-12-31
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Jain R, Agrawal U, Singh Champawat V. Pre-contoured locking plates vs conventional reconstruction plates in AO type C Distal humerus fractures: A prospective randomised study. ojmpc [Internet]. 2018Dec.31 [cited 2024Apr.18];24(2):73-7. Available from: https://ojmpc.com/index.php/ojmpc/article/view/80
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