Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of Norian S.R.S in the treatment of comminuted distal radius fractures.
Material and methods: 24 patients with comminuted distal radius fractures were open reduced and preserved with external fixation. The bone gaps were filled with Norian S.R.S. The wrist was mobilized at the 3rd postoperative week and the external fixation was removed the 4th–6th postoperative week, when the fracture healing was radiologically confirmed. All the patients had regular clinical and radiological control the first postoperative date and the 1rd, 3rd, 4th postoperative week and monthly until the 9th postoperative month.
Results: In the postoperative follow-up we didn’t note any loss of reduction and the joint range of motion compared with the contralateral exceeded 50% in 3 months and came close to 85% in 6 months. There were no clinically significant adverse effects or complications.
Conclusions: We believe that the use of Norian S.R.S. offers the potential for filling bony voids, does not exhibit tissue reactions and is progressively absorbed. The results of this study are comparable with other therapeutic approaches. Additionally, the use of the Norian S.R.S offers the potential of earlier mobilization and as an implant is bioabsobable through osteoclastic activity. In conclusion we believe that use of Norian S.R.S in the filling of bony defects in the comminuted distal radius fractures is a reliable and safe method of treatment.
Theses abstracts were prepared by Professor Roger Lemaire. Correspondence should be addressed to EFORT Central Office, Freihofstrasse 22, CH-8700 Küsnacht, Switzerland.
