A member asked:

Is it metallic patent screws that hold fracture distal radius in position and alignment? don't know word in between metallic and screws. starts with p

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Blue plate special..: How about "metallic plate and screws". This combination of hardware is commonly used for wrist fractures.

Answered 4/16/2016

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Plate: One way to fix a radius fracture is with a metallic plate and screws. I suspect that is what you are referring to.

Answered 10/24/2017

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