Does Construct Type Matter? A Retrospective Review Comparing Outcomes of Distal Radius Fractures Treated with Standard Volar Plating versus Fragment-Specific Fixation

Treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures (DRFs) rests on anatomic internal fixation. Fragment-specific fixation (FSF) is applied when fracture pattern is too complex for standard volar plating (SVP), oftentimes with potential increased risk of complications. We hypothesized that patients...

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Published in:Journal of wrist surgery 2023-12, Vol.12 (6), p.500-508
Main Authors: Bowers, Mitchell, Gruenberger, Eric, Jardaly, Achraf H, Wood, Madison, Ko, Andrew, D'Almeida, Stacey, Rubin, Todd A
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Language:English
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Summary:Treatment of intra-articular distal radius fractures (DRFs) rests on anatomic internal fixation. Fragment-specific fixation (FSF) is applied when fracture pattern is too complex for standard volar plating (SVP), oftentimes with potential increased risk of complications. We hypothesized that patients undergoing FSF would achieve less wrist range of motion (ROM) with higher risk of complications compared with SVP.  We conducted a retrospective review of 159 consecutive patients undergoing DRF fixation from 2017 to 2020. Patients 
ISSN:2163-3916
2163-3924
DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1761286