Is it possible to avoid intra-articular screw penetration with minimal use of fluoroscopy in the application of distal radius volar plate?
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi
; 28(1): 2-6, 2017 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-28291431
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study aims to investigate whether or not it is possible to avoid intra-articular screw penetration in the application of distal radius volar plate with minimal use of fluoroscopy and thereby reduce to a minimum the risk of exposure of the surgical team to radiation. PATIENTS ANDMETHODS:
Volar plate with distal screw application with minimal use of fluoroscopy was performed in a total of 50 patients (22 males, 28 females; mean age 43.52 years; range 18 to 76 years) with unstable distal radius fracture following reduction of fracture between June 2014 and May 2016. A specially designed volar anatomic plate was applied by creating a 3 mm gap proximal from the tip of the facet of the lunate fossa.RESULTS:
No intra-articular screw complication was observed during plate-screw applications that we performed by using fluoroscopy at a minimum level and paying attention to the surgical technique described with the plate designed by giving a specific angle to screw beds. During the operation, fluoroscopy was performed at a minimum level and no finding was observed which could suggest use of intra-articular screw. No findings of restriction in wrist movements, locking or friction were observed intra- or postoperatively.CONCLUSION:
With improvements in the design of the volar plate and the distal locking screw bed, it is possible to rule out the possibility of intra-articular screw complications and the need for surgical re-correction in the early-term, and to reduce to a minimum the risk of exposure of the surgical team to radiation.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ortopedia
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Fracturas del Radio
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Tornillos Óseos
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Exposición Profesional
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Exposición a la Radiación
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Fijación Interna de Fracturas
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi
Asunto de la revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía