Suboptimal positioning of fragment-specific palmar distal radius plates

摘要

There are a Large variety of implant options available for the internal fixation of a distal radius fracture. As our understanding of fracture morphology and implant technology has advanced, plate designs have developed to accommodate fragment specific fixation. This precise fixed-angle screw positioning ensures the capture of fragments in the most common fracture configurations of the intermediate and radial 'columns' of the distal radius (Rikli and Regazzoni, 1996). The detailed design means that the plate can only be positioned within a limited footprint however, if it is to function correctly.