The use of beta-tricalcium phosphate bone graft substitute in dorsally plated, comminuted distal radius fractures

Abstract

No advantage of additional granular bone graft substitutes could be seen in this study. Granular bone graft substitutes do not seem to provide extra stability if dorsal angle stable implants are used. Dorsal plates have considerable complication rates such as extensor tendon ruptures and development of CRPS.