We analyzed the efficiency of a new plate DiPhos-RM in CFR-PEEK [carbon-fiber-reinforced poly (etheretherketone)] for the volar fixation of distal radius fractures. The new plate's composition has the advantage of x-ray absolute transparency, therefore allowing to monitor the healing of the fracture. The desired combination of high strength and low rigidity is obtained through the use of the polymer composites CFR-PEEK. In this preliminary study (from March 2012 to June 2012), 10 cases of intra-articular distal radius fractures were treated with DiPhos-RM produced by Lima Corporate (Italy). The fractures were classified according to the AO classification, 4 fractures were type C1, 3 type C2, and 3 were A2. A preoperative computed tomography scan was carried out in all patients. One patient also underwent a postoperative computed tomography scan. Grip strength, range of motion, and DASH score were evaluated at follow-up. There were no cases of hardware failure. Specifically, no loss of position or alignment of fixed-angle locking screws or breakage of the plate were observed. Radiographic union was present at an average of 6 weeks (range, 5 to 8 wk). The overall preliminary experience with this new plate is favorable. The new plate is easy to apply and provides the surgeon dual options of fixed-angle or variable-angle screws. It was rigid enough to maintain the reduction also in AO type C articular fractures. Copyright © 2013 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

A new volar plate DiPhos-RM for fixation of distal radius fracture: Preliminary report / Tarallo, Luigi; Mugnai, Raffaele; Adani, Roberto; Catani, Fabio. - In: TECHNIQUES IN HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY. - ISSN 1089-3393. - 17:1(2013), pp. 41-45. [10.1097/BTH.0b013e31827700bc]

A new volar plate DiPhos-RM for fixation of distal radius fracture: Preliminary report

Tarallo, Luigi;Mugnai, Raffaele;Adani, Roberto;Catani, Fabio
2013

Abstract

We analyzed the efficiency of a new plate DiPhos-RM in CFR-PEEK [carbon-fiber-reinforced poly (etheretherketone)] for the volar fixation of distal radius fractures. The new plate's composition has the advantage of x-ray absolute transparency, therefore allowing to monitor the healing of the fracture. The desired combination of high strength and low rigidity is obtained through the use of the polymer composites CFR-PEEK. In this preliminary study (from March 2012 to June 2012), 10 cases of intra-articular distal radius fractures were treated with DiPhos-RM produced by Lima Corporate (Italy). The fractures were classified according to the AO classification, 4 fractures were type C1, 3 type C2, and 3 were A2. A preoperative computed tomography scan was carried out in all patients. One patient also underwent a postoperative computed tomography scan. Grip strength, range of motion, and DASH score were evaluated at follow-up. There were no cases of hardware failure. Specifically, no loss of position or alignment of fixed-angle locking screws or breakage of the plate were observed. Radiographic union was present at an average of 6 weeks (range, 5 to 8 wk). The overall preliminary experience with this new plate is favorable. The new plate is easy to apply and provides the surgeon dual options of fixed-angle or variable-angle screws. It was rigid enough to maintain the reduction also in AO type C articular fractures. Copyright © 2013 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
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A new volar plate DiPhos-RM for fixation of distal radius fracture: Preliminary report / Tarallo, Luigi; Mugnai, Raffaele; Adani, Roberto; Catani, Fabio. - In: TECHNIQUES IN HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY. - ISSN 1089-3393. - 17:1(2013), pp. 41-45. [10.1097/BTH.0b013e31827700bc]
Tarallo, Luigi; Mugnai, Raffaele; Adani, Roberto; Catani, Fabio
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