Distraction plating for bilaterally severely comminuted distal radius fracture: a case report

Yuta Izawa; Hiroko Murakami; Tetsuya Shirakawa; Kazuo Sato; Toshiki Yoshino; Yoshihiko Tsuchida

doi:10.1080/23320885.2023.2165497

Distraction plating for bilaterally severely comminuted distal radius fracture: a case report

Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2023 Jan 11;10(1):2165497. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2023.2165497. eCollection 2023.

Authors

Yuta Izawa¹, Hiroko Murakami¹, Tetsuya Shirakawa¹, Kazuo Sato¹, Toshiki Yoshino¹, Yoshihiko Tsuchida¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Trauma Center, Sapporo Higashi Tokushukai Hospital, Sapporo, Japan.

Abstract

We report a case in which distraction plating was performed for bilateral highly comminuted distal radius fractures. The upper extremities' range of motion and function was acceptable. Thus, distraction plating can be a good option for relatively young patients with severe comminution of the radius and soft tissue damage.

Keywords: Distal radius fracture; distraction plating; external fixation; open fracture.

Publication types

Case Reports