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- The article discusses advancements in managing displaced distal radius fractures, highlighting the need for effective intraoperative techniques and fixation strategies.
- It introduces the use of a radial column plate as a tool for reducing unstable fractures, especially in complex cases or when surgical assistance is limited.
- While the technique shows promise for achieving good radiographic and clinical results, its impact on scar formation and wrist mobility remains unclear.
Article Abstract
As the operative management of displaced distal radius fractures evolves, intraoperative techniques and fixation strategies evolve as well. Achieving and maintaining an acceptable reduction is paramount but can be difficult with particular fracture patterns. In this article, we describe the use of a radial column plate as a reduction tool in the management of unstable distal radius fractures, along with clinical and radiographic clinical outcomes. This technique can be useful in situations where multiplanar instability exists, or simply when intraoperative assistance is limited. Surgeons can expect acceptable radiographic and clinical outcomes when using this technique, although effects on scar formation and wrist range of motion are currently not known.
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