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Structures Endangered During Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of the Upper Extremity

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Abstract

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis is a surgical technique that is becoming increasingly common because radiographic images and implant technologies advance in capabilities. It is imperative for surgeons to enhance their understanding of the surgical anatomy related to new approaches for fracture fixation. While performing minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis, there is a danger of injuring structures in the common percutaneous and submuscular pathways. We describe the critical anatomical structures in these pathways and tips for injury avoidance when operating on the clavicle, scapula, humerus, and wrist.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)E782-E793
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Volume29
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 15 2021

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
Schroder or an immediate family member reports personal fees from Exactech and J&J DepuySynthes, outside the submitted work. Cole or an immediate family member has received research or institutional support from DepuySynthes and Stryker; education grants from COTA, AONA, OMeGA, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Acumed, DepuySynthes, and KLS Martin; personal fees from AO foundation, Exactech, and J&J DepuySynthes; has received nonincome support (such as equipment or services), commercially derived honoraria, or other nonresearch-related funding (such as paid travel) from BoneFoams, Inc, outside of the submitted work. Neither of the following authors nor any immediate family member has received anything of value from or has stock or stock options held in a commercial company or institution related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article: Hill and Thomas.

Publisher Copyright:
© American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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