Volar Fixed-Angle Plating of Distal Radius Fractures

Abstract

This biomechanical study showed a statistically significant difference between the locking screw and locking smooth peg configuration with regard to stiffness of the constructs after 1000 cycles. The use of locking screws as opposed to smooth locking pegs for OTA type A3 extra-articular distal radius fractures optimizes construct stability.