A Prospective Cohort Study on Accuracy of Dorsal Tangential Views to Avoid Screw Penetration With Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures

Conclusions:
In one-third of our patients, the incidence of protruding screws that can cause iatrogenic extensor tendon rupture was reduced by obtaining additional DTVs. Although DTV reduces the incidence of dorsal screw penetration considerably, this study reveals limited sensitivity. Therefore, one should keep in mind that dorsal screw penetration may go unnoticed on DTVs, and proper surgical technique remains paramount of DTV.
Level of Evidence:
Diagnostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - August 21, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research