Correcting depressed distal radial malunions at distal levels via a 5 mm incision - Takeaways - MDSpire

Correcting depressed distal radial malunions at distal levels via a 5 mm incision

  • By

  • Hao Yao

  • Jingqiao Li

  • Xu Zhang

  • Bin Wang

  • Xuewu Zhou

  • Xiaoliang Yang

  • July 8, 2026

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    The study evaluated the efficiency of correcting depressed distal radial malunions through a 5 mm incision in 46 patients.

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    Significant differences were found in off work time and total treatment costs between the external fixation group and the plating group.

  • 3

    Radial height and ulnar variance showed significant improvement in the external fixation group compared to the plating group.

  • 4

    Patient satisfaction and aesthetics scores were higher in the external fixation group, indicating better outcomes in these areas.

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    The technique of external fixation through a small incision may serve as an effective alternative to conventional plate fixation.

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Correcting depressed distal radial malunions at distal levels via a 5 mm incision

  • by Hao Yao, Jingqiao Li, Xu Zhang, Bin Wang, Xuewu Zhou, Xiaoliang Yang

  • July 8, 2026

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