Operative treatment and outcome of unstable distal radial fractures using a palmar T-miniplate at a non-specialized institution

Abstract

Treatment options for displaced distal radial fractures are still a controversial topic of discussion. Although good results for the palmar plating of high-volume centers have been published, evidence of its successful use in smaller institutions is still lacking. We report the clinical and radiological results of the treatment for 84 distal radial fractures with a single 2.4-mm T-miniplate in an institution performing Level of evidence Case study, Level IV.