Complications of Distal Radius Fractures Treated by Volar Locking Plate Fixation.

The current study investigated the incidence of complications after surgery for distal radial fractures. This multicenter retrospective study was conducted at 11 institutions. A total of 824 patients who had distal radius fractures that were treated surgically between January 2010 and August 2012 were identified.

Radiographic features of Kirner's deformity.

We conducted a study of Kirner's deformity to investigate its radiologic features and consider its possible causes. Sixty-seven patients with Kirner's deformity, 41 in our series and 26 retrieved in a survey of the literature were investigated. We divided Kirner's deformity into three types according to the site of curvature: the epiphyseal line, diaphysis, and distal tip.

Metacarpal hypoplasia associated with congenital constriction band syndrome.

Purpose: The amputation of digits that occurs in association with congenital constriction band syndrome (CCBS) is often described as similar to that resulting from trauma. Some previous studies have suggested that no bone hypoplasia is present in the affected limb proximal to the amputated part. The purpose of this study was to report our series of patients with metacarpal hypoplasia in amputated digits associated with CCBS.