The Journal of hand surgery
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To describe the features of displaced intra-articular fractures confined to the volar rim of the distal radius and compare outcomes after their operative fixation to complete intra-articular and extra-articular fractures treated with operative fixation. ⋯ Our data suggest that patients with volar rim distal radius fractures can expect a rapid return to function with minimal risk for complications and have outcomes similar to other types of operatively treated distal radius fractures. Further investigation of type 23-B fractures (23-B1/B2) is warranted owing to evidence of diminished outcomes.