title: Intrafocal pin plate fixation of distal ulna fractures associated with distal radius fractures.
abstract: Subcapital ulnar fractures in association with distal radius fractures in elderly patients increase instability and pose a treatment challenge. Fixation of the ulnar fracture with traditional implants is difficult due to the subcutaneous location, comminution, and osteoporosis. We describe an intrafocal pin plate that provides fixation by a locking plate on the distal ulna and intramedullary fixation within the shaft. The low profile and percutaneous technique make this device a useful alternative for treatment of subcapital ulna fractures in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL, USA. bfoster@lumc.edu
authors.forename: Brian J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: Randy R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Bindra
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D001858:Bone Nails; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D051478:Triangular Fibrocartilage / Q000601:surgery*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*