Volar Lunate Facet Rim Fractures: K-I Classification and Technique

Conclusion VLF rim fragments are not amenable to standard VLP fixation. Unstable fixation may result in postoperative correction loss, aseptic necrosis, malunion, radiocarpal subluxation, and wrist dysfunction. This report described the K-I classification for VLF rim fractures of the distal radius and surgical technique, termed the PD technique, to stabilize the VLF rim fragment with an anatomical and low-profile VLP. Level of Evidence This is a Level IV, case series study. [...] 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 - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Special Review Article Source Type: research