Bone mineral loss after Colles' fracture. Plaster case and external fixation equivalent. 1991

H Abbaszadegan, and P Adolphson, and N Dalén, and U Jonsson, and H E Sjöberg, and S Kalén
Department of Orthopedics, Danderyd Hospital, Sweden.

The bone mineral content of the radius and ulna was analyzed in 31 postmenopausal women with displaced Colles' fractures. Sixteen fractures were treated with a below-the-elbow plaster case and 15 with primary external fixation. The bone mineral content of the forearm bones was measured with a photon absorptiometer 9 (6-24) months later. There was a mean 15 percent mineral decrease in the radius, but no difference between the two treatment groups. The decrease did not correlate with the age of the patient, nor was there any correlation with grip strength or range of wrist motion. The more severe fractures, according to the Frykman classification, had a more pronounced mineral loss than the simpler fractures.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011884 Radius The outer shorter of the two bones of the FOREARM, lying parallel to the ULNA and partially revolving around it. Radial Tuberosity,Radial Tuberosities,Tuberosities, Radial,Tuberosity, Radial
D002370 Casts, Surgical Dressings made of fiberglass, plastic, or bandage impregnated with plaster of paris used for immobilization of various parts of the body in cases of fractures, dislocations, and infected wounds. In comparison with plaster casts, casts made of fiberglass or plastic are lightweight, radiolucent, able to withstand moisture, and less rigid. Fiberglass Casts,Plaster Casts,Plastic Casts,Cast, Surgical,Surgical Cast,Surgical Casts,Cast, Fiberglass,Cast, Plaster,Cast, Plastic,Casts, Fiberglass,Casts, Plaster,Casts, Plastic,Fiberglass Cast,Plaster Cast,Plastic Cast
D003100 Colles' Fracture Fracture of the lower end of the radius in which the lower fragment is displaced posteriorly. Colles Fracture,Fracture, Colles'
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old
D014457 Ulna The inner and longer bone of the FOREARM. Semilunar Notch,Trochlear Notch,Ulnar Coronoid Process,Ulnar Trochlear Groove,Coronoid Process, Ulnar,Semilunar Notchs,Trochlear Groove, Ulnar,Trochlear Notchs,Ulnar Coronoid Processes,Ulnar Trochlear Grooves,Ulnas
D014955 Wrist Joint The joint that is formed by the distal end of the RADIUS, the articular disc of the distal radioulnar joint, and the proximal row of CARPAL BONES; (SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; triquetral bone). Joint, Wrist,Joints, Wrist,Wrist Joints

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