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Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology 8/2018

01-12-2018 | Technical Note • WRIST - FRACTURES

The minimally invasive flexor carpi radialis approach: a new perspective for distal radius fractures

Authors: Yuka Igeta, Paul Vernet, Sybille Facca, Ismaël Naroura, Juan José Hidalgo Diaz, Philippe A. Liverneaux

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 8/2018

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Abstract

The minimally invasive flexor carpi radialis approach can be used for volar locking plate fixation of distal radius fractures. After 15-mm incision on the lateral aspect of the FCR tendon and all structures but the radial artery are reclined ulnarly, a plate is inserted under the pronator quadratus just proximal to the “watershed line.” The distal epiphyseal screws are put in place, and the proximal part of the plate is exposed by flexion of the wrist to put in place the proximal screws. No drainage or postoperative immobilization is used. It offers the advantage of preserving ligamentotaxis which facilitates the reduction, and the small size of the scar improves the esthetic result of the procedure. It is indicated for extra-articular fractures of the distal radius. In the case of an intraarticular fracture, an arthroscopy may be associated. In the case of a proximal diaphyseal extension of the fracture, a second proximal approach can be added in order to use a longer plate. Relative contraindications are comminuted articular fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients. Functional and radiological results are comparable to those obtained with the extented flexor carpi radialis approach. A conversion of the procedure for a larger incision is always possible in the case of a difficult reduction.
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Metadata
Title
The minimally invasive flexor carpi radialis approach: a new perspective for distal radius fractures
Authors
Yuka Igeta
Paul Vernet
Sybille Facca
Ismaël Naroura
Juan José Hidalgo Diaz
Philippe A. Liverneaux
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 8/2018
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-018-2124-z

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