IntroductionFractures of the distal radius are among the most common fractures seen. They encompass a myriad of presentations and fracture patterns that often benefit from various open reduction and internal fixation techniques—including volar plating, dorsal plating, radial plating, intramedullary nailing, and fragment-specific fixation. In order to obtain optimal reduction of these fractures, surgeons require a thorough understanding of the anatomy and various surgical exposures.
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