Outcomes of Fluoroscopy-Free Percutaneous Intrafocal Pinning for Adult Distal Radius Fractures in a Resource-Limited Setting in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fluoroscopy-free percutaneous intrafocal pinning is a safe and effective technique for managing distal radius fractures in low-resource settings. It delivers excellent anatomical, radiological, and functional results.
Authors
- Tshimbila Kabangu
- Fabrice Kibukila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5969-4903)
- Uwonda Akinja
- Rodrigue Mupenda Mwenibamba
- Alexandre Nechi Nakashenyi
- Didier Mbilizi Kasilembo
- Christian Bisimwa Wabene
- Desire A Munyali
- Zacharie T Kibendelwa
- Severin M Kavatsura
- Daniel S Nteranya
- Eben Ezer Genda
Institutions
- Université du Burundi (BI)
- University of Mbuji Mayi (CD)
- Université Officielle de Bukavu (CD)
- Université Catholique de Bukavu (CD)
- Université de Kisangani (CD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.103801
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00