Volar Fixed-Angle Plating of Distal Radius Fractures: Screws Versus Pegs—A Biomechanical Study in a Cadaveric Model

Mehling I, Klitscher D, Mehling AP, et al (Univ Med Ctr of the Johannes Gutenberg-Univ of Mainz, Germany; BG Unfallklinik, Frankfurt am Main, Germany) J Orthop Trauma 26:395-401, 2012^§

Abstract

Objectives

The purpose of this biomechanical study was to determine whether a multidirectional fixed-angle plate with locking screws or with locking pegs in the distal fragment would optimize fixation of Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) type A3 distal radius fractures.

Methods

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