Open reduction and fixation with a supporting plate for treatment of unstable fractures of distal radius with volar displacement

Tratamento das fraturas instáveis da extremidade distal do rádio com desvio volar utilizando-se placa de apoio

Eigtheen patients with unstable fracture of the distal radius were evaluated. They have undergone open reduction and buttress plate fixation. The average follow-up was 21 months. Radiographies and wrist function were analysed. It was concluded that this technique was good, allowing good functional results.

Osteosynthesis; fracture of the radius; buttrees plates fixation