Effectiveness of locking compression plate in wedge fracture of diaphysis of radius and ulna in adults: A descriptive case series.

: The aim of the study was to see the effectiveness of locking compression plate (LCP) in wedge fracture of diaphysis of radius and ulna in adults. This prospective descriptive case series study inducted total 45 patients presenting with wedge fracture (AO Type, 22-B) of radius and/or ulna. The treatment outcome of these patients were monitored for 24 weeks in 8 visits. Presence or absence of radiological union was noted. The functional outcome was evaluated in terms of Disability of Arm, Shoulder and hand (DASH) score and Grace and Eversmann criteria. Mean age of the patients included in this study was 28.76±6.16 years (range 18-47 years). Among them 28 (62.2%) were male while 17 (37.8%) were females. Union was achieved in all the patients at mean time of 12.62±2.24 weeks (range 8-16 weeks). Mean DASH score was 12.20±4.3 (range 5-19).According to Grace and Eversmann criteria, 41 (91.1%) had excellent result, 3 (6.7%) had good result, 1 (2.2%) had satisfactory results while there was no patient with unsatisfactory result. High rate of union along with good functional outcome and minimal complication can be achieved in patients with diaphyseal wedge fracture of radius and/ or ulna when managed with locking compression plate.