<p>The OrthoIllustrated<sup>®</sup> animation for wrist fracture repair is an educational tool to help patients better understand this treatment.</p>

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pAN1-00199-EN | A | Surgical Fixation of Wrist Fractures

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Surgical Fixation of Wrist Fractures

In this animation, we will demonstrate the repair of a fracture on the outside of the wrist using a metal plate with screws. First, your surgeon will make an incision. A metal wire is then used to bring together the fractured fragments and guide the correct positioning of the plate. Once the fragments are repositioned, your surgeon uses screws to fix the metal plate to the side of the radius. Maintaining the repair. Additional special plates and screws can be added depending on the complexity of the fracture. This completes the repair.

Surgical Fixation of Wrist Fractures

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