Evaluation of a Novel, Nonspanning External Fixator for Treatment of Unstable Extra-articular Fractures of the Distal Radius: Biomechanical Comparison With a Volar Locking Plate

Abstract

This study demonstrated no significant difference in the mechanical stiffness of the CPX nonspanning external fixator and volar locked plate in a cadaveric fracture model. Both constructs appear to be biomechanically equivalent in this experimental model; however, this is only one factor in the choice of fixation device for the management of unstable distal radius fractures.