Early breakage of a titanium volar locking plate for fixation of a distal radius fracture: case report.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.jhsa.2009.01.004.
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Abstract
This report presents a case demonstrating the early breakage of a titanium volar locking plate implanted for internal fixation of a dorsally displaced distal radius fracture in which the dorsal cortex was severely comminuted. Careful selection of the proper plate and appropriate surgical technique and postoperative management are necessary to avoid this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Bone Plates
- Equipment Failure Analysis
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
- Fractures, Comminuted
- Postoperative Complications
- Radius Fractures
- Titanium
- Wrist Injuries
Anatomy
- radius
- wrist