Gartland and Werley analyzed 60 healed Colles' fractures treated with closed reduction and plaster splints to determine which factors drive unsatisfactory outcomes. The study also introduces the Gartland-Werley point scoring system for evaluating wrist function after distal radius fracture.
This early analysis demonstrated that adequate reduction and proper immobilization are critical for Colles' fracture outcomes, with dorsal tilt being the most problematic residual deformity.
The study also highlighted the wrist's remarkable ability to compensate for bony deformity, explaining why some poorly reduced fractures still achieve acceptable function.
Gartland and Werley analyzed 60 healed Colles' fractures treated with closed reduction and plaster splints to determine which factors drive unsatisfactory outcomes. The study also introduces the Gartland-Werley point scoring system for evaluating wrist function after distal radius fracture.
This early analysis demonstrated that adequate reduction and proper immobilization are critical for Colles' fracture outcomes, with dorsal tilt being the most problematic residual deformity.
The study also highlighted the wrist's remarkable ability to compensate for bony deformity, explaining why some poorly reduced fractures still achieve acceptable function.