Distal Radius Fracture
Conditions
Keywords
DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to describe the epidemiological, radiological, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics of distal radius fractures in adults in the Bukavu Health District, South Kivu, DRC. . The main question it aims to answer is: • What are the epidemiological, radiological, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics of distal radius fractures in adults in South Kivu, and how does intrafocal nailing influence outcomes such as consolidation time and complication rates in this population? Participants who have already operated for distal radius fracture will be enrolled in this study.
Interventions
PROCEDUREIntrafocal pinning
Intrafocal pinning involves the percutaneous insertion of Kirschner wires to stabilize the distal radius fracture, often followed by plaster immobilization.
Sponsors
Official University of Bukavu
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
17 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 17 years or older at the time of injury. * Diagnosed with a distal radius fracture via clinical and radiological assessment. * Admitted, treated, and followed up at one of the 16 participating institutions. * Complete medical records available, including epidemiological, clinical, radiological, therapeutic, and outcome data.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under 17 years of age. * Incomplete or missing medical records. * Fractures not involving the distal radius. * Patients transferred to non-participating facilities without follow-up data.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to consolidation | 45 days | Definition: The duration (in days) from the initiation of treatment with intrafocal pinning to radiological evidence of fracture healing (union), defined as the presence of bridging callus across the fracture site on X-ray. Measurement: Calculated retrospectively from medical records, reported as mean ± standard deviation (e.g., 47.56 ± 6.75 days in the study). Rationale: Consolidation time is a direct indicator of treatment success, reflecting the intervention's ability to stabilize the fracture and promote healing. It is critical in a resource-limited setting where prolonged recovery impacts patient function and healthcare burden. Data Source: Radiology reports and follow-up records. |
Countries
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Outcome results
None listed