Distal Radius Fracture Repair with Volar Plate

Dr. Alejandro Badia presents Distal Radius Fracture Repair with Volar Plate. A distal radius fracture almost always occurs about 1 inch from the end of the bone. The break can occur in many different ways, however. One of the most common distal radius fractures is a Colles fracture, in which the broken fragment of the radius tilts upward. This fracture was first described in 1814 by an Irish surgeon and anatomist, Abraham Colles -- hence the name "Colles" fracture. Sometimes, the position of the bone is so much out of place that it cannot be corrected or kept corrected in a cast. This has the potential of interfering with the future functioning of your arm. In this case, surgery may be required. Surgery typically involves making an incision to directly access the broken bones to improve alignment (open reduction).