Palmar plate and screws

Colles fracture

Plate and screws

Open reduction of a Colles fracture and internal fixation with a palmar plate and screws. The material is in good position.

Palmar tilt

Good angulation with a 5° palmar tilt.

Ulnar variance

Radius length restored with a negative ulnar variance at 2 mm (the ulna is shorter than the radius).

Radial tilt

Radial tilt correction at 24°.

Intact articular surface

No articular step-off on the postoperative control.

Metallic staples

Metallic staples on the skin at the surgical incision.