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See Latest ArticlesPerforation of the Third Extensor Compartment by the Drill Bit During Palmar Plating of the Distal Radius
Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 07/28/09
Pichler W et al. – Different plates had different penetration rates: 3.5 LCP four–hole locking T–plate: 20%, 3.5 LCP three–hole locking plate: 42.5%, 2.4 palmar LCP standard plate and the 2.4 palmar LCP buttress plate: 55%. When using a palmar plate on the distal radius, the surgeon risks penetrating into the third extensor compartment.
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