Hand (New York, N.Y.)
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Hand (New York, N.Y.) · Dec 2015
The use of a single volar locking plate for AO C3-type distal radius fractures.
A single volar locking plate (VLP) is now frequently used for open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of many types of distal radius fractures. Comminuted intra-articular distal radius fractures (AO C3-type) are typically the most challenging to surgically treat. No studies directly address the adequacy of a VLP alone for maintaining reduction of AO C-type fractures. We hypothesized that a single VLP provides an effective method for maintaining reduction for these fractures. ⋯ Level IV.