Fragment-Specific Fixation for Fractures of the Distal Radius

Abstract

This article summarizes the management of distal fractures utilizing Acumed fragment-specific family of plates. No single plate option can address every fracture pattern of the distal radius. These fragment-specific plates are usually adjuncts to allow the surgeon to expand the armamentarium in the management of complex volar and dorsal comminuted distal radius fracture patterns.

Keywords

distal radius - fragment-specific - wrist - fracture - ulna

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