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FRACTURES OF THE FOREARM TREATED BY RIGID FIXATION



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Abstract

1. A series of fractures of the forearm has been treated by exceptionally rigid internal fixation with a special plate and screws.

2. The plate and screws are described.

3. The results of rigid fixation are found to be: i) reliability of union, and ii) good final function.

4. The lessons learned regarding the application of the plate and the after-treatment of the forearms are recounted.

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