Distal Radial Fracture Management With an Intramedullary Cage and Fragment Fixation

Abstract

Therapeutic IV.

Technique for Insertion of the Conventus Cage for Distal Radial Fracture Fixation

“…The Conventus DRS Cage has been used for treatment of distal radial fractures in the U.S. for >3 years. The results continue to mirror the excellent early and 1-year results that we have previously reported in a group of 100 patients followed for 1 year 1 . In that report, both Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE) scores were found to average 21 points at 12 weeks, whereas the DASH score averaged 9 points and the PRWHE score averaged 11 points at 1 year.…”

“…In our preliminary study 1 , in which the radial approach was used ( Video 2 ), 5 subjects had an adverse event related to the technique or device: 2 experienced radial nerve symptoms, and 3 experienced tendon irritation related to ≥1 fragment-specific screws. No radial nerve-related adverse events have been reported after use of the dorsal approach ( Video 1 ).…”

Forces in the Distal Radius During a Pushup or Active Wrist Motions

“…T HE TREATMENT OF DISTAL RADIUS fractures has changed rapidly over the past 15 years with the introduction of new plate designs 1 and other constructs, such as intramedullary cage devices, 2 to treat simple and complicated fractures. To evaluate new plate designs and constructs, researchers have typically applied moments in the sagittal plane or axial forces to constructs having a plate secured to cadaver radii or sawbones models.…”

Techniques for Using a Novel Intramedullary Cage Technology for Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures

“…The use of an intramedullary Cage (DRS Cage) for the fixation of distal radius fractures has previously been reported with good clinical outcomes [33]. That report also indicated early fracture healing was seen, which may have been the result of the pluripotent bone slurry that is created with the use of the site preparation tool for the cage.…”