Evaluating Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Ilizarov Ligamentotaxis and Volar Locked Plating in AO Type C2 and C3 Distal Radius Fractures: A Two-Year Prospective Observational Study

Within the limitations of this prospective observational study, VLP appears to provide superior clinical, radiological, and patient-reported outcomes compared to Ilizarov ligamentotaxis for AO type C2/C3 distal radius fractures. The study contributes to the literature by providing comparative multi-center data from a South Asian population, highlighting both functional superiority and lower complication rates with VLP. Further randomized controlled trials are warranted to confirm these findings.