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Table 2 Complications related with bridge plating through pronator-sparing approach in distal radius fractures

From: Biologic plating of unstable distal radial fractures

Details

Cases No.

Indirect reduction

 intraoperative conversion

 symptomatic over-correction of radial length

3

 insufficient correction of volar tilt

2

Volar plate fixation

 Intra-articular screw placement

 loosening of screw

 loss of reduction & fixation

 deep infection

Tendon problems

 tendon irritation or rupture

 FCR adhesion

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Reoperation

 bone graft

 plate removal

  1. complications from subsequent fracture collapse rather than from time of surgery