Fragment specific fixation and artificial bone grafting of comminuted intraarticular distal radial fractures

Twenty six consecutive AO C2/3 fractures were treated with Trimed fragment specific fixation and Norian bone graft substitute, Return of motion averaged 82% of the uninjured side and grip strength averaged 85%. Radiographic parameters (Palmar tilt: + 4degrees; Radial angulation: + 21degrees; Ulnar variance: + 1mm) were maintained from fixation to union. Patient satisfaction was high and complications were infrequent. All employed patients returned to work. No complications referable to the bone graft substitute occurred