COMPLEX FRACTURES OF THE DISTAL RADIUS: ANALYSIS OF OSTEOSYNTHESIS USING SPANNING PLATES.

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. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.