Ross Fawdington explains some of the key things to consider when using this common technique to reduce and stabilise wrist fractures.

This short video supplements Ross Fawdingtons comprehensive OrthOracle surgical technique Distal radius fracture : Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA) and K-wire fixation which is one of a number of techniques detailed on the OrthOracle platform to surgically manage wrist fractures:

Distal Radial fracture fixation with dorsal approach and Synthes 2.4mm variable angle plating system

Dorsal plating of distal radial fracture with Depuy/Synthes 2.4mm VA locking radial column plate assisted by wrist arthroscopy using Acumed ARC tower

Compound distal radius fracture: stabilised with Hoffman II External Fixator

Distal Radius Fracture fixation , volar approach with Synthes® 2.4 mm Variable Angle locking LCP

Distal ulna fracture fixation using the Synthes 2mm LCP Distal Ulna Plate