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Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 4/2018

10.01.2018 | Trauma Surgery

Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging in the treatment of distal radius fractures

verfasst von: Marc Schnetzke, Julia Fuchs, Sven Y. Vetter, Benedict Swartman, Holger Keil, Paul-Alfred Grützner, Jochen Franke

Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 4/2018

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Abstract

Introduction

In operative treatment of distal radius fractures satisfying outcome mainly relies on anatomical fracture reduction and correct implant placement. Examination with two-dimensional fluoroscopy may not provide reliable information about this. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of additional intraoperative three-dimensional imaging in the operative treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures.

Materials and methods

From August 2001 to June 2015, patients with a distal radius fracture who were treated operatively and received intraoperative three-dimensional scan were included. The findings of the three-dimensional scan were documented by the operative surgeon and analyzed retrospectively with regard to incidence and the need for intraoperative revisions. Clinical evaluation included the patient’s medical history, the injury pattern of the affected wrist (according to the OTA/AO fracture classification) and concomitant injuries. Intraoperative and postoperative complications and revision surgeries were evaluated as well.

Results

Of 4515 operatively treated distal radius fractures, 307 (6.8%) received additional intraoperative three-dimensional imaging during surgery. 263 of 307 patients (85.7%) had a distal radius fracture type C. Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging revealed findings in 125 patients (40.7%) that were not detected on conventional two-dimensional fluoroscopy. In 54 patients (17.6%) these findings led to an immediate revision. Most commonly, revision was done in the case of remaining steps in the articular surface ≥ 1 mm (n = 25, 8.1%) followed by intra-articular screw placement (n = 23, 7.5%).

Conclusions

Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging can provide additional information compared to conventional two-dimensional fluoroscopy in the operative treatment of distal radius fractures with the possibility of immediate intraoperative revision.
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Metadaten
Titel
Intraoperative three-dimensional imaging in the treatment of distal radius fractures
verfasst von
Marc Schnetzke
Julia Fuchs
Sven Y. Vetter
Benedict Swartman
Holger Keil
Paul-Alfred Grützner
Jochen Franke
Publikationsdatum
10.01.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Ausgabe 4/2018
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-018-2867-3

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