Integrity of pronator quadratus repair and grip strength after anterior plating of distal radial fractures.

Turan, Kaya; Muratoğlu, Osman G; Ergun, Tuğrul; Çabuk, Haluk; Öztürk, Çağatay · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2026

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Abstract

Preserved integrity of pronator quadratus repair after anterior plating of distal radial fractures was associated with greater grip strength at 1 year, whereas wrist motion and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores were similar, suggesting a limited functional contribution from the integrity of the repair.