TY - JOUR
T1 - Correction of extra-articular distal radius malunions using an anatomic radial plate
AU - Dunn, John
AU - Martin, Kevin
AU - Pirela-Cruz, Miguel A.
PY - 2013/9
Y1 - 2013/9
N2 - Malunion is a debilitating complication of a distal radius fracture. The malunion often requires a corrective osteotomy to restore the stability and joint congruity about the distal radius, a procedure which offers tremendous benefits in terms of pain, strength, and functionality. Here we describe a unique technique to address the malunion of an extra-articular distal radius fracture using a radial anatomic plate. This is a simple and reproducible method of fixation involving straightforward anatomy, which does not require excessive radiography, and which represents an excellent choice of fixation in the distal radius malunion.
AB - Malunion is a debilitating complication of a distal radius fracture. The malunion often requires a corrective osteotomy to restore the stability and joint congruity about the distal radius, a procedure which offers tremendous benefits in terms of pain, strength, and functionality. Here we describe a unique technique to address the malunion of an extra-articular distal radius fracture using a radial anatomic plate. This is a simple and reproducible method of fixation involving straightforward anatomy, which does not require excessive radiography, and which represents an excellent choice of fixation in the distal radius malunion.
KW - distal radius fracture
KW - malunion
KW - nonunion
KW - osteotomy
KW - radial plate
KW - trauma
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U2 - 10.1097/BTH.0b013e318299c7c1
DO - 10.1097/BTH.0b013e318299c7c1
M3 - Article
C2 - 23970199
AN - SCOPUS:84883732811
SN - 1089-3393
VL - 17
SP - 162
EP - 168
JO - Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
JF - Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
IS - 3
ER -