title: Brachioradialis Tendon Coverage in Volar Distal Radius Plating.
abstract: Volar plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures has become the preferred technique by most surgeons for the operative treatment of displaced distal radius fractures. Flexor tendon rupture is a rare but serious complication associated with this operation that is thought to be due to irritation of the flexor tendons over the prominent distal edge of the plate. We describe a novel technique of using the brachioradialis tendon to cover the distal edge of the plate to help prevent tendon irritation and rupture.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN †Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Nicholas B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Jew
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Karl
authors.forename: Evan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Trupia
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Strauch
authors.forename: James H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Calandruccio
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053401:Palmar Plate / Q000601:surgery*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*