Retrospective Analysis of Treatment Selection, Radiological Outcomes, and Complications in Distal Radius Fractures across Age Groups

Aim: To evaluate the effect of age on treatment selection, radiological outcomes, and complications in distal radius fractures. Materials and Methods: A total of 97 patients aged ≥18 years with distal radius fractures treated between January and December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed and categorized into three age groups of 18–44, 45–64, and ≥65 years. Conservative (splint/cast with or without closed reduction) and surgical (mostly, volar locking plate-screw) treatments were applied. Volar tilt, volar angulation, radial length, radial inclination, intra-articular step-off, and gap were measured at three time points. Results: Age groups were found to be significantly associated with treatment modality and the presence of complications (p