Injectable Calcium Phosphate in the Treatment of Distal Radial Fractures
- 1 December 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Vol. 21 (6), 768-771
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0266-7681(96)80184-7
Abstract
An injectable material which hardened in situ to form a carbonated hydroxyapatite, Norian SRS (Norian Corp., Cupertino, USA), was used as the only treatment of unstable distal radial fractures in six patients. Except for an external dorsal splint for 2 weeks, no other treatment was used. The material maintained reduction except in one case in which there were technical problems during hardening and the material fragmented postoperatively. By 1 year all patients had a satisfactory clinical outcome. There was an early return of motion. The possibility of mobilization 1 or 2 weeks after the operation may reduce postoperative stiffness and increase short-term functional outcome.Keywords
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