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

12.07.2018 | Original Article • WRIST - FRACTURES

Treatment of distal radius fractures with locking plates: an update

verfasst von: Francois Loisel, Hugo Kielwasser, Grégoire Faivre, Thomas Rondot, Séverin Rochet, Antoine Adam, Pauline Sergent, Grégoire Leclerc, Laurent Obert, Daniel Lepage

Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Ausgabe 8/2018

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Abstract

Internal fixation with volar locking plates has revolutionized the treatment of distal radius fractures. Manufacturers have introduced plate designs that closely follow the anatomy of the distal radius. However, use of volar plates has also led to the emergence of new types of complications. While the use of monoaxial or polyaxial locking screws and of minimally invasive techniques (arthroscopy, preservation of pronator quadratus) increases the cost of the surgical procedure, it results in a tangible benefit for patients, allowing them to move their wrist almost immediately after surgery and to quickly regain their autonomy. We reviewed the literature to analyze the level of proof.
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Metadaten
Titel
Treatment of distal radius fractures with locking plates: an update
verfasst von
Francois Loisel
Hugo Kielwasser
Grégoire Faivre
Thomas Rondot
Séverin Rochet
Antoine Adam
Pauline Sergent
Grégoire Leclerc
Laurent Obert
Daniel Lepage
Publikationsdatum
12.07.2018
Verlag
Springer Paris
Erschienen in
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Ausgabe 8/2018
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-018-2274-z

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