The study highlights the lack of existing methods to measure the stability of distal radius fractures after reduction and introduces "Pacetti's line" as a potential solution.
Conducted with 230 patients with dorsally displaced distal radius fractures, follow-up assessments of the Pacetti's line were made through X-rays taken at two intervals post-treatment.
Results demonstrated a strong correlation between the position of the Pacetti's line and the stability of fracture reductions, suggesting it may be a valuable tool for predicting fracture displacement and guiding clinical management.