Percutaneous Fixation of Distal Radius Fracture using kapandji Technique

Abstract

Background: distal radius fracture is one of the common injuries seen in casualty and can be managed
by closed reduction and percutaneous pinning.Surgical treatment is indicated for displaced and unstable
distal radius fractures. Kapandji percutaneous pin fixation technique is widely practiced on account of
its efficiency and relative reproducibility.
Aim and Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of union and healing
and the outcome of fracture distal radius after using percutaneous fixation with Kapandji's technique.
Subjects and methods: This was a Prospective Interventional study, which was conducted on 18 cases
with a distal radial fracture at Zagazig university hospital; the study was carried out for six months.
Results: Results of the study revealed that there was a significant increase in radial inclination, radial
length, and volar tilt postoperatively, and the present study found that 11 (61.1%) patients were
excellent, and 7 (38.9%) patients were good.
Conclusion:Percutaneous pinning using Kapandji's technique is a simple, minimally invasive
technique and is aimed at preventing re-displacement of the distal radius fracture fragments to provide
sound bone healing and achieve good radiological and functional results.