Acta Orthop Traumato
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Acta Orthop Traumato · Aug 2009
[Open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures].
We evaluated the functional results and the effectiveness of open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation in the treatment of phalangeal fractures. ⋯ Our findings do not justify open reduction and low-profile plate and/or screw fixation as the first choice in the treatment of phalangeal fractures. If plate and screw fixation is necessary, the most minimally invasive method such as screw fixation should be preferred.
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We evaluated radiographic and functional results of volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fractures. ⋯ Volar locking plate fixation is an effective treatment in the anatomical and functional restoration of unstable distal radius fractures.