Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Extra-articular Distal Radius Fracture in Postmenopausal Women: Longitudinal versus Transverse Incision

摘要

This work aimed to compare two mini-invasive palmar approaches (longitudinal and transverse) to osteosynthesize fractures of the distal radius. The main hypothesis was that the longitudinal technique gave smaller incisions. The secondary hypothesis was that the longitudinal technique would be better for the recovery of pain, functional scores, strength, and mobility.