Abstract
This chapter details essential steps of performing a volar distal radius plating internal fixation to treat displaced extra-articular or intra-articular distal radius factures. Dissection is carried down until the radial fracture is exposed and fully visualized; the fracture is reduced through traction followed by provisional fixation with a K-wire. Final fixation is achieved placing a volar distal radius locking plate. Indications, essential steps, postoperative care, possible complications, operative dictation, and references are included.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 395-398 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319406312 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319406299 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Distal radioulnar joint
- Distal radius
- Flexor carpi radialis
- Flexor pollicis longus
- Internal fixation
- Median nerve
- Pronator quadratus
- Radial artery
- Radial sensory nerve branch
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
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Craw, J. R., & Owens, P. (2016). Volar distal radius plating. In Operative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (pp. 395-398). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40631-2_96