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Optimal Positioning for Volar Plate Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture: Determining the Distal Dorsal Cortical Distance
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Optimal Positioning for Volar Plate Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture: Determining the Distal Dorsal Cortical Distance

Michael M Vosbikian, Constantinos Ketonis, Ronald Huang and Asif M Ilyas
The Orthopedic clinics of North America, v 47(1)
01 Jan 2016
PMID: 26614937

Abstract

Biomechanical Phenomena Bone Plates Bone Screws Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods Humans Radiography Radius Fractures - diagnostic imaging Radius Fractures - physiopathology Radius Fractures - surgery Wrist Joint - diagnostic imaging
Distal radius fractures are currently among the most common fractures of the musculoskeletal system. With a population that is living longer, being more active, and the increasing incidence of osteoporosis, these injuries will continue to become increasingly prevalent. When operative fixation is indicated, the volar locking plate has recently become the treatment of choice. However, despite its success, suboptimal position of the volar locking plate can still result in radiographic loss of reduction. The distal dorsal cortical distance is being introduced as an intraoperative radiographic tool to help optimize plate position and minimize late loss of fracture reduction.

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