title: Retrospective analysis of plate fixation of diaphyseal fractures of the forearm bones.
abstract: A total of 133 fractures of the forearm bones treated by stainless steel plating have been reviewed. Technical error is the main cause of non-union. Although a union rate of 94.7 per cent was achieved, closer examination of the material shows that the stability of fixation is important in achieving early consolidation.
authors.affiliation: Hartshill Orthopaedic Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gourevitch
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Hastings
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Wynn-Jones
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ali
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005599:Fractures, Ununited; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing