Two Cases of External Fixation for Comminuted Fractures in the Distal End of the Radius

Fracture of the distal end of the radius is one of the most common fractures, and if comminuted it is difficult to treat with only cast immobilization. Therefore, sometimes it has to be treated with external fixation or open reduction and internal fixation. We reported two cases with Hoffmann external fixation. The first case was an old fracture, the other fresh and communited in the distal end of the radius. According to the point system by Saito, the results were fair and good. Both patients are almost satisfied with their return to the work force, and they can work as before.*Authors Note:In this last sentence the meaning needs to be made clearer.Are the patients almost able to return to work, or do you mean they are satisfied with the functional recovery of their arm?