Open Reduction & Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture with a Volar Locking Plate: A Case Report

P. M. Mervinrosario *

Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Vijay Narasimman Reddy

Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Aravind Ravichandran

Department of Orthopaedics, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

The present case report describe Open Reduction & Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture With a Volar Locking Plate. Anatomical reduction & stable fixation of fracture with or without bone grafting, greatly reduces the incidence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis & stiffness. The accuracy of fracture reduction co- relates directly to the final outcome. A 34-year-old man fell on his right outstretched h&. He presented to the casuality & on physical examination, he was noted to have deformity about his right wrist with moderate swelling. There was no neuro-vascular deficit. Various treatment modalities have been developed for distal radius fracture fixation. Treatment options range from closed reduction & cast application to open reduction with plates & screws. Locking plates address intra-articular & metaphyseal comminution. Biomechanical studies comparing volar fixed- angle locking plates with that of conventional dorsal plates report volar fixed-angled plates to be superior in terms of their strength.

Keywords: Volar locking plate, distal radial fracture, open reduction internal fixation, intra-articular fracture


How to Cite

Mervinrosario, P. M., Vijay Narasimman Reddy, and Aravind Ravichandran. 2021. “Open Reduction & Internal Fixation of a Distal Radius Fracture With a Volar Locking Plate: A Case Report”. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International 33 (60A):37-40. https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60A34451.

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