Adjuvant Arthroscopy Does Not Improve the Functional Outcome of Volar Locking Plate for Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of adding arthroscopy to osteosynthesis of distal radius fractures (DRF) with volar locking plate (VLP), by Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) 1 year after surgery.

Methods: In total, 186 functionally independent adult patients who met the inclusion criteria (DRF and a clinical decision for surgery with a VLP) were randomized to arthroscopic assistance or not. Primary outcome was PRWE questionnaire results 1 year after surgery.