Function and radiographic outcome of carbon peek and titanium locking plates similar for DRF .
OrthoEvidence Journal (OE Journal) - ACE Report
OE Journal. 2018;6(10):3 Injury. 2017 Oct;48 Suppl 3:S24-S2930 patients undergoing volar plate fixation for an AO type B or C displaced fracture of the distal radius were included in this study to compare two different plates. Patients were randomized to undergo the procedure using either Carbon-Peek volar locking plates or titanium volar locking plates. Follow-up was conducted over a 12-month period and patients were evaluated for forearm range of motion, hand grip strength, key pinch strength, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and a visual analog scale. Dorso-palmar and lateral x-rays were also used to assess radiographic parameters. The results of this study at 12 months indicated no significant differences in functional outcome or radiographic outcome between the two plates.
Was the allocation sequence adequately generated?
Was allocation adequately concealed?
Blinding Treatment Providers: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Blinding Outcome Assessors: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Blinding Patients: Was knowledge of the allocated interventions adequately prevented?
Was loss to follow-up (missing outcome data) infrequent?
Are reports of the study free of suggestion of selective outcome reporting?
Were outcomes objective, patient-important and assessed in a manner to limit bias (ie. duplicate assessors, Independent assessors)?
Was the sample size sufficiently large to assure a balance of prognosis and sufficiently large number of outcome events?
Was investigator expertise/experience with both treatment and control techniques likely the same (ie.were criteria for surgeon participation/expertise provided)?
Sì = 1
Incerto = 0,5
Non rilevante = 0
No = 0
La valutazione dei criteri di segnalazione valuta la trasparenza con cui gli autori riportano le caratteristiche metodologiche e sperimentali dello studio all'interno della pubblicazione. La valutazione è suddivisa in cinque categorie che vengono presentate di seguito.
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L'Indice di Fragilità è uno strumento che aiuta l'interpretazione dei risultati significativi, fornendo una misura della forza di un risultato. L'Indice di Fragilità rappresenta il numero di eventi consecutivi che devono essere aggiunti a un risultato dicotomico per rendere il risultato non più significativo. Un numero piccolo rappresenta un risultato più debole, mentre un numero grande rappresenta un risultato più forte.
Perché questo studio era necessario ora?
The distal radius is one of the most common bones to be fractured, particularly among older adults. Volar plating is a widely used method of fixation for these injuries. Most plates are constructed of a titanium alloy, but more recently, a plate composed of carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) has been introduced.
Qual era la domanda di ricerca principale?
In volar plate fixation of a distal radius fracture, is there any significant difference in functional outcome or radiographic outcome between cases completed using a carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone and cases completed using a titanium plate, assessed over a minimum of 12-month follow-up
- Mean DASH at final follow-up did not significantly differ between the CFR-PEEK group (15.3) and the titanium group (12.2) (p>0.05).
- Mean VAS score at final follow-up did not significantly differ between the CFR-PEEK group (3.6) and the titanium group (2.9) (p>0.05).
- Mean range of motion at final follow-up did not significantly differ between the CFR-PEEK group and the titanium group (p>0.05).
- No significant differences in radiographic parameters were recorded between groups at final follow-up.
- No complications were recorded in either group.
Che cosa devo ricordare di più?
In volar plating of a displaced distal radius fracture, no significant differences in functional outcome or radiographic outcome were noted between plates composed of carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone and titanium plates after a minimum of 1 year.
Come influenzerà l'assistenza ai miei pazienti?
The results of this study suggest that similar outcomes are achieved by the CFR-PEEK volar plate to that of the more standard titanium plate for fixation of displaced distal radius fractures.
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