Complex Fractures of the Distal Radius: Analysis of Osteosynthesis Using Spanning Plates
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To radiographically evaluate the postoperative results of AO 2R3C3 type distal radius fractures treated using the spanning plate technique, associated or not with other fixation methods. Methods: Retrospective observational study that evaluated 14 patients, aged 29 to 80 years, who underwent osteosynthesis, from November 2021 to June 2022. For radiographic measurement, the following parameters were defined: ulnar variance, volar inclination, radial inclination and step articulate. Results: The mean value of radial inclination was 13.70 degrees, volar inclination was 0.85 degrees, ulnar variance was 0.60mm and joint step was 0.78mm. Conclusion: Fixation using spanning plate is an excellent alternative in the management of complex fractures of the distal radius.
Source: Acta Ortopédica Brasileira
Authors: TÚLIO FELÍCIO DA CUNHA RODRIGUES, AFRÂNIO DONATO DE FREITAS, JOÃO ANTONIO CÔRTES VIEIRA, JUAN CAMILO ORTEGA RIVERA, RODRIGO MITRE COTTA
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $600
OpenAlex ID: W4409217183