Layered Plating for Complex Fractures. Issue 2 (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nazir, Omar F.; Mirarchi, Adam
• Is Part Of: Techniques in orthopaedics. Volume 32:Issue 2(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: reduction -- provisional plating -- fixation -- fracture; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.1097/BTO.0000000000000183
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0885-9698

Abstract

Abstract : Complex fractures provide a unique challenge to the musculoskeletal surgeon. Traditional fracture reduction techniques are not always feasible, and often difficult depending on the anatomic area involved. We describe a novel technique, called layered plating, which can ease anatomic reduction and fixation of complex fractures. The aim of this paper was to describe 3 applications for layered plating, including provisional reduction, stability enhancement, and endosteal plating. All of the patients in which this technique was used went on to clinical and radiographic healing.