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Date Published: 28/02/2026
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DOI: 10.56535/jmpm.v51i2.1750
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Vol. 51 No. 2 (2026): JOURNAL OF MILITARY PHARMACO-MEDICINE No.2 - 2026
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Le, V. H., Nguyen, V. N., & Luong, T. B. (2026). RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR CLOSED DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES USING LOCKING PLATE. Journal of Military Pharmaco-medicine, 51(2), 187-193. https://doi.org/10.56535/jmpm.v51i2.1750

RESULTS OF SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR CLOSED DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES USING LOCKING PLATE

Van Hai Le1, Viet Nam Nguyen2, Thanh Binh Luong3,
1 Military Hospital 103
2 108 Military Center Hospital
3 Hoe Nhai General Hospital

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Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the surgical outcomes of internal fixation using locking plates for the treatment of closed distal radius fractures. Methods: A prospective descriptive longitudinal study was conducted on 39 patients treated between January 2020 and December 2023 at 108 Military Central Hospital. Results: The mean bone union time was 8.9 ± 1.7 weeks, of which 97.4% of patients had bone healing within 12 weeks. Anatomical reduction was achieved in 92.3%. The complication rate was 10.3% (all of which were mild). After 6 months, 89.7% of patients achieved good and very good functional recovery results. Conclusion: Surgical treatment of closed distal radius fractures using locking plates yields favorable outcomes, characterized by a low complication rate and high levels of anatomical and functional restoration.

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Closed distal radius fracture, Locking plate, Fixation, Rehabilitation

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