Table 6.
Comparison of outcomes with respect to treatment modality
| Outcome | Nonoperative treatment (n = 26) | Operative treatment (n = 27) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiographic | |||
| Dorsal tilt (degrees) | 21.0 ± 10.9 (n = 16) | 6.5 ± 3.9 (n = 12) | < 0.001 |
| Volar tilt (degrees) | 10.8 ± 5.4 (n = 10) | 7.3 ± 5.0 (n = 15) | 0.11 |
| Radial shortening (mm) | 3.4 ± 3.6 | 1.7 ± 1.9 | 0.04 |
| Articular gap (mm) | 1.3 ± 2.3 | 0.8 ± 1.3 | 0.31 |
| Articular stepoff (mm) | 1.2 ± 1.2 | 1.5 ± 1.1 | 0.45 |
| Displaced (number) | 16 | 10 | 0.10 |
| Range of motion (% recovery) | |||
| Flexion-extension | 84.3 ± 12.7 | 80.7 ± 12.4 | 0.30 |
| Radioulnar | 84.8 ± 17.7 | 79.7 ± 17.3 | 0.30 |
| Supination-pronation | 98.4 ± 3.4 | 94.6 ± 10.2 | 0.08 |
| Strength (% recovery) | |||
| Grip strength | 79.2 ± 22.9 | 80.4 ± 18.2 | 0.83 |
| Pinch strength | 88.7 ± 19.0 | 90.5 ± 17.3 | 0.15 |
| Subjective function (scaled score) | |||
| DASH | 15.7 ± 13.5 | 12.7 ± 11.2 | 0.38 |
| PRWE | 16.0 ± 14.9 | 12.8 ± 13.2 | 0.41 |
| MASS07 | 8.3 ± 10.2 | 5.2 ± 8.7 | 0.23 |
| Gartland and Werley | 3.7 ± 3.0 | 3.4 ± 3.4 | 0.69 |
| Objective hand performance (% recovery) | |||
| Jebsen-Taylor test | 93.2 ± 12.8 | 91.2 ± 16.0 | 0.62 |
Values are expressed as average ± standard deviation; DASH = Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; PRWE = Patient-rated Wrist Evaluation; MASS07 = Modernized Activity Subjective Survey of 2007.