Does Construct Type Matter? A Retrospective Review Comparing Outcomes of Distal Radius Fractures Treated with Standard Volar Plating versus Fragment-Specific Fixation

Conclusion Construct type does not appear to affect final ROM if stable internal fixation is achieved. SVP and FSF had similar complication rates; however, double volar hook constructs resulted in increased reoperations likely from fixation failure and plate prominence.
Level of Evidence Level IV, retrospective review. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - February 22, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Bowers, Mitchell Gruenberger, Eric Jardaly, Achraf H. Wood, Madison Ko, Andrew D'Almeida, Stacey Rubin, Todd A. Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research