A comparison of outcomes of K-wire vs plate fixation for distal radial fractures with regard to patients' quality of life.

The objective of the study was a comparison of outcomes of K-wire vs plate fixation for distal radial fractures with regard to patients' quality of life. One hundred and two patients, 79 women and 23 men with displaced distal radial fractures, were non-randomly allocated for either K-wire (n=72) or palmar plate (n=30) fixation. In general, simpler fractures were fixed by pins, while plates were used for those that were more severe.

Hand disorders in the course of systemic and chronic diseases: a review.

Systemic and chronic diseases frequently affect function of many organs and systems, not only those from which they derive. The hand is a very complicated structure in the human body and its normal activity is related to undisturbed function of many factors. Therefore, the hand is frequently exposed to harmful effects of systemic diseases.

Health-related quality of life after fractures of the distal radius: a review of literature.

Outcomes assessment of distal radius fractures treatment includes objective parameters (range of motion, grip strength) and subjective measures e.g. pain level and hand function during daily-activities.