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- Title
A case report of a distal radius fracture treated with a dorsal spanning plate augmented with fragment specific fixation.
- Authors
Chen, Andrew L; Hernandez, Evan J; MacKay, Brendan J
- Abstract
Dorsal spanning plates are frequently utilized to manage comminuted intra-articular distal radius fractures, but there is little literature on combining them with augmented fixation in complex cases. We present a 43-year-old man who fell 5 ft onto his outstretched right hand. On examination, there was gross swelling and tenderness of the right wrist with no neurovascular deficit. Radiographs confirmed a comminuted intra-articular displaced distal radius fracture. He was treated with a dorsal spanning plate fixation combined with radiostyloid and volar buttress plates. Follow-up at 2 months showcased intact hardware with good fracture healing. The dorsal spanning plate was removed 4 months after the procedure with radiographs demonstrating adequate alignment and healing without failure. The patient reported no complaints and minimal functional disability. We highlight a case of augmenting a dorsal spanning plate with fragment-specific plate fixation for a comminuted intra-articular displaced distal radius fracture.
- Subjects
DISTAL radius fractures; FRACTURE healing; CLAVICLE injuries; HEEL bone fractures; FRACTURE fixation
- Publication
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2024, Vol 2024, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2042-8812
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjae260