Management of fractures of both bones of forearm with dynamic compression plate with screw fixation

Background: Study was designed to analyze the effects of surgical management of fractures of both bones of forearm with dynamic compression plate with screw fixation. Material and methods: From August 2008 to October 2010, data from 56 patients with fractures of both the radius and ulna were collected and evaluated retrospectively. Patients were managed with early surgical debridement, open reduction and internal fixation with a DCP. All patients had complete functional and radiographic assessments. Results: Patient regained full range of movements within 6-8 weeks. At 12-14weeks check X-ray showed good radiological union. In this series out of 56 cases 42 (75%) cases are graded excellent, 7 (12.5%) cases are graded good, fair 5 (9%) cases and poor 2 (3.5%) cases. Conclusion: Our study has proven that open reduction and internal fixation of diaphyseal fractures of radius and ulna can be best done with dynamic compression plating technique which has given a good result. The technique of DCP fixation is a simple procedure which can be done by the junior orthopedic surgeon with an excellent result.