Fig. 2From: Biologic plating of unstable distal radial fracturesa Simple radiographs, showing a distal radial fracture with metaphyseal comminution and radial shortening. b A distal incision around the flexor carpi radialis tendon, exposing the distal margin of the PQ muscle. c Sliding of the plate through a PQ-sparing approach and the distractive technique to restore radial length using the spreader. d Postoperative radiographs showing good realignment of the distal radial fracture. e Two separated incisions. f After 16 weeks, the distal radial fracture was well healed without radial length shorteningBack to article page