Distal radius volar rim plate: Technical and radiographic considerations

Figure 1 Posteroanterior and lateral radiographs of fracture fixation using a Synthes variable angle 2. 4 distal radius rim plate to highlight the distal placement of the implant.

Figure 2 Axial computerised tomograms showing far distal involvement and comminution of the distal radio-ulnar joint.

Figure 3 Axial computerised tomograms showing far distal involvement and comminution of the distal radio-ulnar joint.

Figure 4 Sagittal computerized tomogram showing the pattern of significant intra-articular comminution of the far distal dorso-ulnar and volar-ulnar regions of the distal radius and the volar lip marginal fragment.

Figure 5 PA and lateral radiograph showing combined dorsal and volar plating using a volar rim plate.