Surgical correction of distal radius malunions using an anatomic radial locking plate.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Correction of a distal radius fracture malunion is challenging technically. These malunions most classically deform dorsally, but often the deformity involves three planes.

Methods

Using an anatomically designed radial plate that takes into consideration the three planes, correction of the deformity can be obtained. In this video we see a patient with a classic dinner fork deformity that is associated with a dorsal malunion involving the distal radius. Correction of a distal radius malunion can be performed using a radial approach and an anatomic radial plate.

Results

The authors have used this technique for difficult distal radius fracture malunions and have achieved superb correction, returning patients to early range of motion and an active lifestyle.

SUBMITTER: Hutchinson AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4641078 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature