title: Volar neutralization plate fixation of dorsally displaced distal radius fractures.
abstract: Open reduction and volar neutralization plate fixation avoids problems associated with dorsal plate fixation (eg, extensor tenosynovitis and tendon rupture) and minimizes the necessity for secondary plate removal. Volar plating is a useful technique for treating dorsally displaced distal radius fractures with minimal scarring, infrequent bone grafting, and safe early wrist mobilization.
authors.affiliation: Fredericksburg Orthopaedic Associates, VA 22401, USA.
authors.forename: Kostas J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Constantine
authors.forename: Mark C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Clawson
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Stern
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular