Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture: Volar Plate Fixation

Study Comminuted Distal Radius Fracture: Volar Plate Fixation through an immersive first-person surgical case from the Bone Reconstruction channel on Surgie. The module focuses on management of comminuted distal radius fractures, volar approach for reduction and fixation, and strategies to restore radial length and articular congruity.

Procedure Overview

The case is organized for structured review of surgical anatomy, procedural sequencing, instrument handling, reduction or reconstruction strategy, implant positioning, and intraoperative verification. Expert narration connects the visual field with the decisions documented during the procedure.

What You Will Observe

• Management of comminuted distal radius fractures
• Volar approach for reduction and fixation
• Strategies to restore radial length and articular congruity
• Fixation with a volar plate and screws of different lengths
• Stabilization of the dorsal component without additional access

Key Technical Decisions

• Assessment and Provisional Reduction
• Volar Surgical Approach
• Exposure of the Pronator Quadratus
• Preparation and Volar Fixation
• Closure and Final Results

Included With This Training

• Technical PDF summarizing the procedure, operative sequence, and key review points.

Learning Format

First-person operative footage, surgeon-led narration, and case-based visual review designed to support preparation before supervised clinical training.

Educational notice: This content supports professional education and does not replace formal training, institutional protocols, patient-specific planning, or supervised clinical judgment.