Abstract
Dorsal plating for wrist arthrodesis, although a well-accepted form of treatment of the unstable or arthritic wrist, is accompanied by a high incidence of problems related to soft tissues. Dorsal plating of distal radius fractures has also been associated with soft-tissue complications, particularly extensor tendon ruptures. In an effort to reduce adhesions, extensor synovitis, or tendon rupture, we describe a technique for plate coverage using AlloDerm, an immunologically inert acellular dermal matrix with an intact basement membrane.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 266-268 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2004 |
Keywords
- AlloDerm
- Distal radius fracture
- Dorsal plating
- Wrist arthrodesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery