Synopsis A clinical study demonstrates that Ulnar styloid base fractures imply higher-energy trauma with potential ligamentous injury. Both osseous and soft tissue lesions need to be fully addressed and early detection and surgical repair yields better outcomes with lower complication rates. This week's ' MED FACT ' discusses a clinical trial from Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research , “Early and late fixation of ulnar styloid base fractures yields different outcomes ”.2018. Authors : Chen AC; Chiu CH; Weng CJ; Chang SS; Cheng CY.
Key Takeaways Early detection and surgical repair yielded better outcomes. Objective Study Type Participants To compare the surgical outcomes following early and late intervention Retrospective study 28 What Was The Need For This Study? An ulnar styloid fracture is common and may be associated with a distal radial fracture (DRF) or occurs as an…
