[Clinincal application of self-made eccentric traction belt in the treatment of distal radial fractures].

OBJECTIVE

To observe the curative effect of self-made eccentric traction belt as a manipulative reduction tool in the treatment of the distal radial fracture.

METHODS

From February 2011 to June 2012,62 patients with distal radial closed fractures were treated by manipulative reduction with self-made wristlet-eccentric traction belt and combined with the small splint and plaster external fixation. Among them, 59 cases were Colles fractures, 2 were Smith fractures, 1 was Barton fracture. After the reduction, lateral X-ray imaging was used to evaluate curative effect immediately.

RESULTS

All the patients obtained excellent and good reduction in standard of fractures, only 1 case didn't. According to functonal assessment of Dienst, the results were excellent in 49 cases, good in 11, fair in 1, and poor in 1.

CONCLUSION

Self-made wristlet-eccentric traction belt as a manipulative reduction tool to treat distal radius fractures, can make fractures close to the anatomic reduction, and can significantly improve the manual reduction success rate.