LAS VEGAS — Older patients with distal radius fractures experienced faster recovery when treated with internal fixation using a volar locking plate system compared with external fixation ...

A novel solution for a wide range of distal radius ... with patented locking technology. The contour of the plate is designed to adhere comfortably to the watershed line on the radius.

Published results showed volar locking plate fixation may not be superior to closed reduction for subjective wrist function in patients aged 60 years or older with displaced distal radius fractures.