Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures treated with operative fixation, and the anatomy of the wrist varies widely between patients. A plate that sits proud on a slender radius creates tendon irritation, while an undersized head on a broad distal fragment leaves part of the articular block without screw support. Offering the same anatomic design in three widths addresses both problems at the level of implant selection rather than intraoperative compromise.
The standard version covers routine adult anatomy. The narrow version reduces mediolateral bulk for smaller patients, and the wide version spreads the distal screw row across a broader fragment. Width, length and screw configuration are chosen by the operating surgeon according to the fracture pattern and the measured anatomy of the patient.
