FAROS C - Fixed Angle Radius Osteosynthesis System – Corrective
In spite of advances in the treatment of distal radius fractures, malunion remains one of the most common complications. The cause is a lingering redislocation and not so much a primary insufficient reduction.
Not all, but more and more patients with a malunited distal radius fracture report a decreased range of motion, weakness, pain, aesthetic deformity, numbness and tingling. The original shape and length of the radius, however, can best be restored by an open wedge osteotomy.
Indications
- Malunited distal radial fractures of the type AO, A 2.2 and A 3.2
- Extraarticular fractures with or without dorsal metaphyseal comminution
- Acute distal radial fractures
Advantages
- Excellent visualization of the surgical field
- Osteotomy at the site of malunion
- Creation of large cancellous bone surfaces guarantees a fast consolidation
- All malpositions can be corrected through one intervention
- Because of the palmar position of the plate, it is well covered with soft tissue and avoids therefore irritation of extensor tendons
- The angle of correction in the dorsopalmar plane is set by the plate
- Internal fixation allows early mobilization
- The angular stability of the distal screws allows an optimal fixation and prevents the loss of correction
- Special surface treatment of the plate minimizes material fatigue and abrasion
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