Fractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 casesFractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 cases

Mohamed Abdoul Wahab; AAA Alzouma; MMMH Dalatou; Idé Garba; Souna Badio Seyni

Article Details

Fractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 casesFractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 cases

Authors:

Mohamed Abdoul Wahab | AAA Alzouma | MMMH Dalatou | Idé Garba | Souna Badio Seyni

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.34-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849450

pISSN:

3119-6152

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Introduction: Fractures of the distal end of the radius are the most common fractures of the thoracic limb. They are characterized by anatomic and clinical polymorphism, affecting both sexes and all age groups. The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiological and lesional aspects of fractures in adults in the orthopaedic-traumatology department of the Niamey National Hospital.Materials and methods: retrospective, mono-centric, descriptive and analytical study of cases of fractures of the distal end of the radius in adults treated in the orthopaedic-traumatology department of the Hôpital National de Niamey over a 24-month period. We assessed the epidemiological and lesional aspects.Results: 119 patients registered, representing a frequency of 60 cases per year. 103 patients (86.55%) met the study criteria. Mean age was 41.82 years (18 - 83 years). The sex ratio was 1.9 in favor of men (66%). Manual workers accounted for 37.87% of cases, followed by housewives (26%). The fracture was left-sided in 51%, right-sided in 44.8% and bilateral in 3.7%. Public road accidents were involved in 47.66%, with an indirect mechanism in over 80% of cases. At the time of trauma, the wrist was in extension in 78% of cases. 17 cases (16.5%) involved open fractures. According to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, 09 cases were type I, 07 type II and only 01 type IIIA. According to the AO classification, group A represented 62.6% of cases, with 45.8% A2 and 16.8% A3. Group C accounted for 5.6% of cases.Conclusion : Fractures of the distal end of the radius are frequent, but their diagnosis is easy and relies on imaging, especially with the contribution of CT. The main interest in studying them today lies in their management and in assessing their long-term functional prognosis.

Article Details

Fractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 casesFractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 cases

Authors:

Mohamed Abdoul Wahab | AAA Alzouma | MMMH Dalatou | Idé Garba | Souna Badio Seyni

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.34-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849450

pISSN:

3119-6152

Extrémité distale

Radius

Fractures

Distal end

Issues

Article Details

Fractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 casesFractures of the distal end of the radius: Epidemiological and lesional aspects of 107 cases

Authors: Mohamed Abdoul Wahab | AAA Alzouma | MMMH Dalatou | Idé Garba | Souna Badio Seyni

Publisher: Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal: Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.34-40

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2025

Document Language: French

Document ID (Org No.): 2001849450

pISSN: 3119-6152

Extrémité distale

Radius

Fractures

Distal end

Issues

Authors:

Mohamed Abdoul Wahab | AAA Alzouma | MMMH Dalatou | Idé Garba | Souna Badio Seyni

Publisher:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique

Journal:

Revue Marocaine de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique Issue 108, pp.34-40

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2025

Document Language:

French

Document ID (Org No.):

2001849450

pISSN:

3119-6152