Distal Radius Fracture: Volar Plating – Shear Fractures

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-41
Author(s):  
Toni M. McLaurin
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius Fracture ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Radius Fracture ◽  
Volar Plating

DELAYED RUPTURE OF FLEXOR POLLICIS LONGUS TENDON AFTER VOLAR PLATING OF THE DISTAL RADIUS

Hand Surgery ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 67-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siu Cheong Koo ◽  
Sheung Tung Ho
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius Fracture ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Tendon Rupture ◽  
Flexor Tendon ◽  
Radius Fracture ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Volar Plating ◽  
Longus Tendon ◽  
Flexor Tendon Rupture ◽  
Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon

Flexor tendon rupture following distal radius fracture is rare. We described a case of flexor pollicis longus rupture, presented five years after volar plating of distal radius fracture.

DELAYED RUPTURE OF EXTENSOR DIGITORUM COMMUNIS TENDON FOLLOWING VOLAR PLATING OF DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

Hand Surgery ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (03) ◽  
pp. 183-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasunori Hattori ◽  
Kazuteru Doi ◽  
Soutetsu Sakamoto ◽  
Kiminori Yukata
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius Fracture ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Extensor Digitorum ◽  
Radius Fracture ◽  
Drill Bit ◽  
Extensor Digitorum Communis ◽  
Volar Plating ◽  
Delayed Rupture ◽  
Extensor Compartment

We present a case of delayed rupture of extensor digitorum communis tendon seven years after volar plating of distal radius fracture. Drill bit penetration during surgery and prominent screw tips into the fourth extensor compartment have a potential risk to damage the tendons. Careful and accurate use of internal fixation instruments is necessary to avoid this complication.

scholarly journals Flexor Carpi Radialis Brevis Resection for Treatment of a Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan L. Werntz ◽  
Andrew J. Hadeed ◽  
Giacomo L. Cappelleti ◽  
Jorge L. Orbay
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Distal Radius Fracture ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Radius Fracture ◽  
Volar Plating ◽  
Muscle Belly ◽  
Flexor Carpi Radialis ◽  
Anomalous Muscle

AbstractThe flexor carpi radialis brevis (FCRB) is an anomalous muscle of the forearm that is only present in 3.5 to 8.6% of the population. In the case of volar plating of distal radius fractures, the FCRB inhibits proper fracture exposure and thus hinders proper reduction. A 78-year-old female presented with right distal radius fracture which necessitated internal fixation. Following mobilization and retraction of the flexor carpi radialis tendon, an anomalous muscle belly was identified as the FCRB. With continued difficulty in exposure and fracture site reduction, resection of the FCRB was performed. The patient was able to return to her activities of daily living without pain and demonstrated no appreciable functional deficit. This case report demonstrates a distal radius fracture where FCRB resection was used, resulting in no detrimental clinical outcomes.

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