Dorsal Triangular Locking Plate for Distal Radius

The dorsal rim of the distal radius fails in fragments, not in straight lines. A marginal fragment here, a crushed segment of the articular margin there — and a narrow plate that covers only part of the rim leaves the rest of the joint edge without support. The geometry of the implant has to answer the geometry of the injury.

The triangular head widens toward the joint and places locking screws across the breadth of the dorsal margin, so the rim is supported at multiple points along its width. Because the extensor tendons pass directly over this surface, the plate keeps a low profile and a contour that follows the dorsal anatomy. Fragment assessment and the choice of dorsal construct remain with the operating surgeon.

The plate is seated on the dorsal cortex with the wide end of the triangular head at the joint margin. Locking screws through the head capture the rim fragments at a fixed angle, while shaft screws anchor the plate to the metaphysis. The low head profile keeps the hardware clear of the extensor tendons.

All three catalog numbers are carried in the BoneCraft warehouse and dispatched in unopened manufacturer packaging, with factory lot references documented for the receiving facility.