Clinical Results of DVR Volar Locking Plate Fixation for Treatment of Fractures of Distal Radius with Double-tiered Subchondral Support Procedure

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of double-tiered subchondral support procedure for the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures using the DVR® Anatomic Volar Plate System. The authors reviewed 10 patients who were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using the DVR® Anatomic Volar Plate System. The patients had been followed up for an average of six months (range: 3-9 months). The mean age was 67.6 years (range: 44-81 years). The loss of reduction was evaluated from radiographs taken between just after operation and the last follow-up visit. The functional outcome was excellent in all 10 patients. The loss of volar tilt increased 0.2 degrees, radial inclination increased 0.3 degrees, and ulnar varience increased 0.15 mm. There was no malunion, infection, median nerve compression, implant failure and subcutaneous rupture of the tendon. Use of DVR is effective for distal radius fractures.