[Multidirectional screw fixation in the treatment of distal radius fractures using angle-stable plates].

Purpose Of The Study: Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius are treated predominantly by open reduction and internal fixation with various types of angle-stable plates. In this study we compare functional and radiographic outcomes in patients with intra-articular distal radius fractures treated with either angle-stable plates with rigid-direction screw insertion or multidirectional angle-stable plates.

Material And Methods: The LCP group included 37 patients with an average age of 50 years (range 20-81 years) who were treated using angle-stable plates with rigid-direction screw insertion (LCP, Synthes).