Postsurgical complications following distal radius volar plating in a diabetic population at short-term follow-up

ConclusionsDiabetics experienced a greater incidence of minor postsurgical complications following volar locked plating of distal radius fractures when compared to a matched, control population. The difference in outcomes is largely accounted for by the increased incidence of peripheral neuritis among diabetics. Diabetic patients should be counseled pre-operatively regarding their elevated risk profile.
Source: Hand - Category: Surgery Source Type: research