Locking pegs versus locking screws in volar plating of distal radius fractures
Regarding secondary loss of reduction both locking pegs and screws show similar results. Considering the potential benefits of pegs, such as the smooth surface which may reduce the risk of joint penetration, pegs are a viable alternative to screws.
Authors
- Nicole M. van Veelen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9159-5382)
- Bryan J. M. van de Wall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1882-8626)
- Frank J. P. Beeres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7277-3438)
- Björn‐Christian Link (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3289-6935)
- Matija Horvat
Institutions
- University of Lucerne (CH)
- Luzerner Kantonsspital (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-025-02876-w
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00