Abstract
Nail plate constructs (NPC) have shown promising results in complex lower extremity peri-articular fractures as well as in peri-prosthetic fractures. The combination of both implants allows for improved mechanical stability and immediate weight bearing. The use of NPC has not been described in the upper extremity in the literature. We herein describe potential indications and surgical technique for NPC usage for complex upper extremity trauma and reconstruction.
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Ganta, A., Wang, C., Konda, S.R. et al. Nail plate combination in the upper extremity: surgical technique and clinical application. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 32, 443–448 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-021-02994-2
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