Journal article
Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: What Type of Plate to Use and When?
Hand clinics, v 37(2), pp 259-266
01 May 2021
PMID: 33892879
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Abstract
There are several options for plate fixation of distal radius fractures. Volar plating has broad applicability and consistent outcomes, and thus is the most commonly used plate type. Dorsal plates are advantageous for specific fracture patterns, and can provide direct fracture reduction and buttressing, but may be prominent and can cause tendon irritation. Bridge plates offer an alternative to external fixation while avoiding the complications with prominent hardware, because they span highly comminuted fractures and can be used for immediate weight bearing; however, they require plate removal. Choice of plate fixation should depend on fracture type, patient factors, and surgeon experience.
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- Title
- Plate Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures: What Type of Plate to Use and When?
- Creators
- Lili E Schindelar - Thomas Jefferson UniversityAsif M Ilyas - Rothman Institute
- Publication Details
- Hand clinics, v 37(2), pp 259-266
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Pediatrics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000651617800009
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85104341235
- Other Identifier
- 991021838149604721
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