A simple tool for volar tilt restoration during volar plate osteosynthesis of distal radius fracture: A technical note

Abstract

Anatomical restoration of volar tilt is a technical challenge in a displaced distal radius fracture with a dorsally angulated fracture pattern accompanied by dorsal metaphyseal comminution. We adopted a reduction technique using a mini-Hohmann retractor, to accomplish the desired volar tilt in a controlled fashion. We would like to present this technical note through a case example describing the technique specifics along with one-year postoperative outcomes.

Keywords

• Distal radius fracture
• Volar locking plate
• Anatomic volar tilt
• Reduction tool