Abstract
Objectives: To compare the functional outcome of colles fracture & colles fracture with ulnar styloid fracture, managed conservatively by closed manipulation and cast immobilization
Methods: Prospective observational study. Total sample size was 100.Patients were divided into two groups.50 patients in each group were studied. Group I as those with colles fracture alone and group II as those with combined colles and ulnar styloid fracture.
Results: In both groups initial radiographic findings were noted and statistically significant difference was found between palmar tilt of both groups and the P value is 0.003. Nostatistical difference between dorsal angulation, radial inclination and radial length noted
Conclusion: We conclude that presence of an associated ulnar styloid fracture in a colles fracture results in poor functional status and reduced range of movements in a significant number of patients and these fractures should be taken more seriously and managed effectively.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Jagajeev. JR
Addl. Professor, Dept of Orthopaedics, Govt. Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v9i6.16
