Functional Outcome and Complications After Volar Plating for Dorsally Displaced, Unstable Fractures of the Distal Radius

J Hand Surg Am · 2006 · Classic · cited 456 times

Tamara D. Rozental, Philip Blazar

Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orhopedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Brigham and Women's…

Hand & Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Trauma

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONVolar plating for unstable dorsally displaced distal radius fractures generally yields good functional outcomes, though complication rates and fixation issues warrant attention.

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