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. 2017 Oct 27;13(4):376–383. doi: 10.1177/1558944717735947

Figure 3.

Figure 3.

Radial or ulnar midaxial plate placement for proximal phalanx fractures. (a) Extensor mechanism is retracted to gain fracture visualization, instead of being split iatrogenically. (b) Radial or ulnar midaxial placement of the plate avoids tendon being in direct contact and subsequent adherence to the plate.