Distal Radius Fractures: Recognizing and Treating Complex Fracture Patterns.

J Orthop Trauma · Sep 01 2021 · Review

Lubbe RJ, Kokmeyer DT, Young CP

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine, Las Vegas, NV; and

Orthopaedic Trauma Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review covers anatomy and radiographic clues for identifying complex distal radius fracture patterns that are not well suited to standard volar locking plate fixation, guiding alternative treatment strategies.

Abstract, as published

Volar fixed-angle plate fixation is a commonly used treatment modality for distal radius fractures. However, not all fracture patterns are amenable to this type of fixation strategy. In this article, we review pertinent anatomy and radiographic landmarks that together highlight key differences when considering treatment strategies for complex distal radius fractures.

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