Procedure 76 Percutaneous Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures
See Video 57: Percutaneous Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures
Examination/Imaging
Exposures
The radial-sided pins are placed first. A 2-cm incision is made over the radial styloid (Fig. 76-2).
The soft tissue flaps are elevated, and the skin is retracted. Branches of the superficial nerve are identified and carefully protected (Fig. 76-3).
The tip of the radial styloid is identified, and the periosteum is elevated. The tendons of the first and second dorsal compartments are reflected off the radius enough to safely insert two pins. The tendons are left within the compartments and are elevated subperiosteally (Fig. 76-4).
