跨腕关节外固定器治疗不稳定性桡骨远端骨折

目的 回顾分析闭合复位、单侧外固定器跨腕关节固定治疗不稳定性桡骨远端骨折的效果。方法 2000年6月～2005年3月，利用外固定器跨腕关节固定治疗45例50侧不稳定性桡骨远端骨折，年龄15～78岁（平均44．8岁）。骨折按AO分型：A3型5例5侧，B3型4例4侧，C1型3例3侧，C2型9例9侧，C3型24例29侧。手法或外固定器协助复位，外固定器静力性固定，骨折愈合后拆除外固定器。随访8～48个月（平均20个月）。结果 骨折愈合时间6～8周，平均7．6周。4例4侧出现针道表浅感染，经口服抗生素及局部换药后好转。最后一次随访时，影像学评估（Stewan改良的Sarmiento评分）：优39例42侧，良6例8侧。腕关节功能按Garland与Werley功能评分标准：优34例37侧，良8例9侧，可3例4侧，优良率为92％。结论 闭合复位、单侧外固定器跨腕关节静力性固定桡骨远端骨折，通过选择合适的外固定针置入部位，可以避免桡神经损伤及第二掌骨医源性骨折，减少针道感染及松动等并发症的发生，并有利于术后早期行手部功能锻炼；无需辅助性植骨促进骨折愈合，是不稳定性桡骨远端骨折的有效治疗方法。

Transarticular fixation with external fixators in unstable distal radius fractures

Objective To retrospectively analyze the results of closed reduction and static trans-articular fixation with unilateral external fixators in the treatment of unstable distal radius fractures.Methods From June 2000 to March 2005,45 patients with 50 unstable distal radius fractures were treated with closed reduction and static transarticular fixation by unilateral external fixators.Their average age was 44.8 years(15 to 78 years).All the fractures were classified with AO-scheme.There were five A3-fractures,four B3-fractures,three C1-fractures,nine C2-fractures and 29 C3-fractures in 24 cases.Follow-ups lasted from 8 to 48 months(averaging 20 months).Results The time of bone healing was 6 to 8 weeks(averaging 7.6 weeks).At the latest follow-up,the radiological outcomes were excellent in 42 fractures(39 patients)and good in eight fractures(six patients)according to the Sarmiento rating system modified by Ste wart et al.The functional results included 37 excellent cases(34 patients),nine good ones(eight patients)and four fair ones(three patients)according to the Gartland-Werley assessment.There were only four cases of superficial pin site infection settled with oral antibiotics and mild disinfectants.Conclusions Closed reduction by manipulation and static transarticular fixation with unilateral external fixators is an effective method to treat severely comminuted distal radius fractures caused by high-energy injury.Radial nerve injury and iatrogenic fracture of the 2nd metacarpal bone can be avoided,pin tract infection and pin loosening can be decreased,and early postoperative mobilization of hand can be facilitated by insertion of external pins at appropriate sites.It is unnecessary to apply supplementary bone grafting to promote bone healing.