[New principles in the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures -- locking implants]

The treatment goal for fractures of the distal end of the radius is full functional recovery of the wrist. Prerequisites are restoration of the anatomy and early functional after treatment in accordance to the treatment guidelines for other articular and juxta-articular fractures. A better understanding of the anatomy and new biomechanical models lead to the development of new implants and operative techniques. The LCP-concept with locking screws had a considerable impact on recent advances in the operative treatment of distal radius fractures.