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Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 2/2019

01-06-2019 | Distal Radius Fracture | Distal Radius and Wrist Fractures (E Shin, Section Editor)

Fragment-Specific Fixation in Distal Radius Fractures

Authors: Bryan A. Hozack, Rick J. Tosti

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Fragment-specific fixation can be a useful tool in treating distal radius fractures. In order to best utilize these techniques, surgeons require an understanding of the normal anatomy, fracture patterns, approaches, and fixation strategies.

Recent Findings

Fragment-specific fixation may be appropriate for certain fracture patterns particularly when monoblock plating techniques are not sufficient.

Summary

Radial styloid, volar rim, dorsal wall, dorsal–ulnar corner, and impacted intraarticular fragments may be secured with implants designed specifically for each individual fragment. Although more technically demanding, advantages include accurate articular reconstruction, minimal hardware irritation, and reliable functional outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Fragment-Specific Fixation in Distal Radius Fractures
Authors
Bryan A. Hozack
Rick J. Tosti
Publication date
01-06-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2019
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-019-09538-6

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