Routine use of locking shaft screws is not necessary in volar plate fixation of distal radius fractures

Discussion Distal radius fractures frequently occur in patients with low bone mineral density. Non-locking, bicortically placed shaft screws provide adequate stability to allow for early range of motion without loss of reduction or hardware failure. The routine use of locking screws in the shaft portion of volar plates does not appear justified.
Source: Hand - Category: Surgery Source Type: research