ReviewHand (New York, N.Y.)2020
Review of Internal Radiocarpal Distraction Plating for Distal Radius Fracture Fixation.
Review in Hand (New York, N.Y.), 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dorsal Bridge Plating for Comminuted Distal Radius Fractures: Functional Outcomes of Distal Fixation on 2nd Metacarpal versus 3rd Metacarpal.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Optimizing Treatment Strategies for Distal Radius Fractures in Osteoporosis: A Comparative Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- Bridge Plate Distraction for Complex Distal Radius Fractures: A Cohort Study and Systematic Review of the Literature.Journal of wrist surgery · 2024Article
- A Case of a Combined Distal Radius and Lunate Fracture in Association With Kienböck's Disease.Cureus · 2022Article
- Analysis of the Clinical and Radiological Results of Bridge Plate Versus External Fixation in Comminuted Distal Radius Fractures.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2021Article
- Analysis of Postoperative Complications and Related Factors Affecting Prognosis in 50 Patients with Distal Radius Fractures.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
Internal radiocarpal distraction plating is a versatile tool in the treatment of distal radius fractures that are not amenable to nonoperative treatment or operative fixation with standard volar or dorsal implants. Internal distraction plates may also be indicated in the setting of polytrauma or osteopenic bone. The plate functions as an internal fixator, using ligamentotaxis to restore length and alignment while providing relative stability for bony healing. The plate can be fixed to either the second or the third metacarpal, and anatomic and biomechanical studies have assessed the strengths and weaknesses of each strategy. This operative fixation technique leads to acceptable radiographic results and functional outcomes. Following fracture union, the plate is removed, and wrist range of motion is resumed.
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