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Volar neutralization plate fixation of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures
Kostas J Constantine1, Mark C Clawson, Peter J Stern
1Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates, VA 22401, USA.
Orthopedics
|February 28, 2002
Abstract:
Open reduction and volar neutralization plate fixation avoids problems associated with dorsal plate fixation (eg, extensor tenosynovitis and tendon rupture) and minimizes the necessity for secondary plate removal. Volar plating is a useful technique for treating dorsally displaced distal radius fractures with minimal scarring, infrequent bone grafting, and safe early wrist mobilization.