title: Obtaining Volar Tilt in Distal Radius Fixation: Use of a Screw as a Proximal Post.
abstract: Volar plating of distal radius fractures was introduced as a means to circumvent some of the issues with dorsal-based plating but has been shown not to be a complete panacea, as other advantages and challenges have subsequently been discovered. Careful attention and proper technique must be utilized to restore and maintain volar tilt. This study reports a technique of using a locking screw as a proximal peg to reliably obtain the volar tilt in a simple fashion.
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
authors: B Collier
authors: BC
authors: Watson
authors: Benjamin C
authors: BC
authors: Taylor
authors: Adam
authors: A
authors: Madsen
authors: Freddie D
authors: FD
authors: Persinger
authors: Andy R
authors: AR
authors: Malarkey
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D055815:Young Adult