Feasibility study of juxta-articular-type volar distal radius plate (ARIX Wrist System) for surgically treating marginal distal radius fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We evaluated the feasibility of a juxta-articular-type volar distal radius plate for the surgical treatment of marginal distal radius fractures.

Materials and methods

Twenty marginal distal radius fractures, defined by the location of the fracture line within 10 mm of the joint line of the lunate fossa, were retrospectively reviewed between July 2020 and July 2022. The fractures were fixed using a juxta-articular-type volar plate (ARIX Wrist System). The characteristics of the implant and surgical technique, radiologic, and clinical outcomes, and related complications were evaluated.

Results

Bony union was achieved in all patients within six months. Acceptable radiological alignment was achieved with no significant differences between the fractured and the nor

SUBMITTER: Lee BG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10121617 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature