Biomechanical Comparison of Pronator Quadratus Repair Techniques in the Modified Henry Approach for Distal Radius Fracture

Conclusions: This cadaveric study shows that if deemed necessary for soft tissue coverage or for biological aid in fracture healing, suture anchor is the strongest repair choice for pronator quadratus. This conclusion must be weighed against the fact that no in vivo tensile strength value sustained by the pronator quadratus is known in the literature and that simple suture could be sufficient to hold the repaired muscle while the wrist is immobilized postoperatively.
Source: Techniques in Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Tips and Pearls Source Type: research