Re: Pichler et al. Computer tomography aided 3D analysis of the distal dorsal radius surface and the effects on volar plate osteosynthesis. J Hand Surg Eur. 2009, 34: 598–602

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Jacob ◽  
N. R. Clay
Keyword(s):  
Computer Tomography ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Volar Plate ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Volar Plate Osteosynthesis

Computer tomography aided 3D analysis of the distal dorsal radius surface and the effects on volar plate osteosynthesis

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 598-602 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. PICHLER ◽  
G. WINDISCH ◽  
G. SCHAFFLER ◽  
R. RIENMÜLLER ◽  
W. GRECHENIG
Keyword(s):  
Dihedral Angle ◽  
Computer Tomography ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
3D Analysis ◽  
Dorsal Cortex ◽  
Volar Plating ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Extensor Pollicis Longus ◽  
Ct System ◽  
Volar Plate Osteosynthesis

The aims of this study were to measure the size of Lister’s Tubercle, the extent of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) groove and the dihedral angle of the distal dorsal radius. Computer tomography scans of 30 forearms were performed by using a 64-slice Siemens SOMATOM Sensation® CT system (Resolution 0.6 mm). DICOM raw data were calculated to 3D by MIMICS® software (Materialise, Leuven, Belgium). The size of Lister’s Tubercle varied from 1.4 to 6.6 mm (average 3.3 mm) in height radial to the tubercle, and from 5.6 to 18.6 mm (average 13.2 mm) in length. The depth of the EPL groove varied from 0.6 to 3.2 mm (average 1.6 mm). The height on the ulnar side, between the depth of the groove and the tip of the tubercle, varied from 2.2 to 5.8 mm (average 3.4 mm). The dihedral angle of the distal dorsal radius varied from 110° to 135° (average 123°). The variations in height of Lister’s Tubercle and in depth of the EPL groove are considerable. This needs to be taken into account when performing volar plating of distal radius fractures otherwise screws may inadvertently penetrate the dorsal cortex of the radius potentially leading to EPL rupture.

Various Circular Arc Radii of the Distal Volar Radius and the Implications on Volar Plate Osteosynthesis

Orthopedics ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Pichler ◽  
Hans Clement ◽  
Lisa Hausleitner ◽  
Karin Tanzer ◽  
Norbert Peter Tesch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Volar Plate ◽  
Circular Arc ◽  
Volar Plate Osteosynthesis

scholarly journals Using self-drilling screws in volar plate osteosynthesis for distal radius fractures: a feasibility study

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexaner Synek ◽  
Lars Borgmann ◽  
Hannes Traxler ◽  
Wolfgang Huf ◽  
Ekkehard Euler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distal Radius ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Plate ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Volar Plate Osteosynthesis
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