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Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 25, No. 6, 544-547 (2000)
DOI: 10.1054/jhsb.2000.0449

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T Incision for Exposure of the Distal Radius and Wrist

K. D. DAO, A. Y. SHIN and R. A. BERGER

From the Naval Medical Center San Diego, Division of Hand and Microvascular Surgery, San Diego, California, USA

Correspondence: Dr Khiem D. Dao, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134-5000 USA. E-mail: daokd{at}yahoo.com

A retrospective review of 66 T-shaped incisions for exposure of the dorsal distal radius and wrist was performed. The incision provided excellent exposure in all cases and no additional incisions were required. Cosmesis was considered acceptable by all patients. Complications occurred in 6% and were more likely in patients undergoing fixation of acute distal radius fractures using Kirschner wires which protruded through the skin flaps.


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