Investigating the effect of distal screw and peg length on stability in volar plating of comminuted, intra-articular distal radius fractures in a cadaveric model.

Background: Volar plating is the preferred surgical treatment for distal radius fractures. Many have adopted unicortical distal fixation to prevent extensor tendon injury. This study aimed to determine the biomechanical effect of distal locking screws and pegs on stability in comminuted, intra-articular distal radius fracture cadavers.