title: T incision for exposure of the distal radius and wrist.
abstract: A retrospective review of 66 T-shaped incisions for exposure of the dorsal distal radius and wrist was performed. The incision provided excellent exposure in all cases and no additional incisions were required. Cosmesis was considered acceptable by all patients. Complications occurred in 6% and were more likely in patients undergoing fixation of acute distal radius fractures using Kirschner wires which protruded through the skin flaps.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery, Naval Medical Center SanDiego, San Diego, California 92134-5000, USA. daokd@yahoo.com
authors: K D
authors: KD
authors: Dao
authors: A Y
authors: AY
authors: Shin
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Berger
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014945:Wound Healing; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000601:surgery*