Juxta-articular Plate Fixation in Distal Radius Intra-articular Fractures with Accompanying Volar Free Fragments beyond the Watershed Line

摘要

BackgroundAlthough distal radius fractures (DRF) are common fractures, intra-articular comminuted DRF with volar free fragments are uncommon. There is considerable difficulty in the fixation of free fragments beyond the watershed line using the existing volar locking plate. We aimed to examine the efficacy and potential complications associated with the use of juxta-articular volar plates in intra-articular DRF accompanied by free fragments beyond the watershed line.