title: Correction of extra-articular distal radius malunions using an anatomic radial plate.
abstract: Malunion is a debilitating complication of a distal radius fracture. The malunion often requires a corrective osteotomy to restore the stability and joint congruity about the distal radius, a procedure which offers tremendous benefits in terms of pain, strength, and functionality. Here we describe a unique technique to address the malunion of an extra-articular distal radius fracture using a radial anatomic plate. This is a simple and reproducible method of fixation involving straightforward anatomy, which does not require excessive radiography, and which represents an excellent choice of fixation in the distal radius malunion.
authors: William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, TX,USA. john.c.dunn@us.army.mil
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Dunn
authors: Kevin
authors: K
authors: Martin
authors: Miguel A
authors: MA
authors: Pirela-Cruz
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D017759:Fractures, Malunited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome