Open AccessBridge Plating for Comminuted Ulna Fractures
Author(s) -
Andrew G Swentik,
Rafael Neiman
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001825
Subject(s) - medicine , ulna , forearm , fixation (population genetics) , range of motion , bridge (graph theory) , surgery , orthodontics , plating (geology) , geophysics , geology , population , environmental health
Highly comminuted fractures of the forearm are challenging for orthopaedic surgeons to manage because of the functional importance of anatomic restoration of alignment while obtaining sufficient fixation. The use of spanning plate fixation to stabilize comminuted ulna shaft fractures allows the patient early range of motion, whereas maintaining appropriate alignment and maximizing the patient's chances for a good outcome. This video demonstrates a technique for treating a highly comminuted open forearm fracture using spanning or bridge plating techniques.